Tender

GMC2412-A Small Works Manchester (sub 250k GBP)

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), a public authority in the sub-central government category, is inviting tenders for the GMC2412-A Small Works contract aimed at delivering fit-out and refurbishment projects in Manchester. The contracting process is in the tender stage, with the industry category being construction and the location specified as Manchester, UK. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest by 20 March 2026, while the award period is anticipated to conclude on 5 June 2026. The contract, valued at up to GBP 2.5 million, is pursued through a competitive flexible procedure, employing a selective procurement method to shortlist suitable vendors from initial stages, progressing through detailed assessments across multiple evaluation rounds.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those capable of handling projects valued under GBP 250,000. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. The procurement process comprises multiple stages, including evaluation based on quality, commercial proposals, and social value, creating diverse opportunities for companies focusing on project management, quality assurance, and cost-effective solutions to thrive. The characteristic structured clarification and negotiation process offers further possibilities for suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities, providing a strong potential for growth and collaboration with GMC.

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Notice Title

GMC2412-A Small Works Manchester (sub 250k GBP)

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver adhoc small to medium fit-out and refurbishment projects with an individual project value of up to GBP 250,000 (excluding VAT) at our Manchester property.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend by one (1) period of twelve (12) months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06630e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019924-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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