Tender

Ambergate training facility building & fabrication / welding workshop

NATIONAL GAS TRANSMISSION PLC

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Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ambergate training facility building & fabrication / welding workshop" is an ongoing tender initiated by National Gas Transmission PLC, a private utility organisation situated in Warwick, United Kingdom. The project involves a comprehensive refurbishment of facilities to establish a contemporary training centre, meeting modern standards through upgrades in welding and fabrication workshops, mechanical systems, and construction works. The tender, categorised under construction work and structures, operates within the flexible competitive procedure. Interested businesses must submit their proposals through electronic means by 20th April 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th April 2027.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for construction firms specialising in refurbishment projects, particularly those skilled in mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. As a project above the financial threshold, businesses focusing on quality and technical enhancements alongside competitive pricing may excel, with the criteria weighing quality at 30% and cost at 70%. Its suitability for SMEs further opens doors for smaller enterprises to partake in extensive works anticipated to modernise and expand training capabilities at Ambergate. Engaging in this project can substantially boost business growth under the auspices of National Gas Transmission PLC, providing a platform for demonstrating expertise in large-scale construction and refurbishment works.

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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/025019-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 20265 weeks to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GAS TRANSMISSION PLC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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