Tender

Ambergate training facility building & fabrication / welding workshop

NATIONAL GAS TRANSMISSION PLC

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17 Apr 2026 at 09:07

Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process by National Gas Transmission PLC involves the development of the Ambergate training facility building along with a fabrication and welding workshop. This project falls within the construction industry category, focusing on works to upgrade facilities and implement controlled flammable gas systems. The process is being conducted in Warwick, United Kingdom, adhering to stringent competitive flexible procedures. The procurement is currently in the active status stage, following the tender initiation, with key dates including the close of the tender period on 20th April 2026 and the expected award period ending on 1st July 2026. The procurement method employed is open, providing a transparent opportunity for competitive bidding.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in construction and facilities development, specifically those experienced in refurbishments and mechanical, electrical, heating, and ventilation system upgrades. Companies with expertise in welding and fabrication, particularly those capable of undertaking asbestos removal and installing controlled gas facilities, will find this procurement particularly attractive. With an above-threshold value of £4,000,000 and the allowance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, it offers substantial growth potential for adept businesses looking to secure contracts in the utilities sector. The procurement method is designed to ensure fairness through a structured competitive procedure, encouraging qualified businesses to leverage the detailed Pre-Qualification (PQQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes to showcase their capacity and secure the contract.

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Notice Title

Ambergate training facility building & fabrication / welding workshop

Notice Description

Welding and Facilities Buildings * Full refurbishment of a facilities building and surrounding area to facilitate a new training centre. * Full refurbishment of welding and fabrication workshop to bring it up to modern standards in line with current regulations. * New cladding * Upgrade of lifting equipment (overhead crane) * Mechanical, electrical, heating and ventilation systems upgrades * Introduction of controlled flammable gas facility * Internal modular office construction Fabrication Building * Removal of identified asbestos * Installation of new roof covering including insulation * External re-cladding * New windows and doors throughout * Partial internal strip out including concrete cutting to floor slab * Full internal refurbishment to mechanical, electrical, heating and ventilation systems * Refurbishment of existing welfare facilities * Resurfacing of surrounding areas including access roads and concrete slab

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035008-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GAS TRANSMISSION PLC
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 6DA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

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