Award

Office fit out services - Cardiff

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Award

11 May 2026 at 15:34

TenderUpdate

20 Apr 2026 at 15:21

Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC), based in Manchester, has concluded an open procurement process for office fit-out services in Cardiff. The tender, titled "Office fit out services - Cardiff," was classified under the construction industry category, specifically targeting public authority sub-central government needs. The procurement method was open competition below threshold, and the process culminated in May 2026 with TFI Concepts Ltd being awarded the contract for an office space of approximately 168 square metres. Key dates included the contract start on 26 May 2026 and completion by 23 October 2026, with the process having progressed through the tender, award, and contract execution stages.

This procurement project represents a notable opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in commercial office fit-outs. The contract being awarded to TFI Concepts Ltd highlights the potential for large businesses to secure valuable government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were also encouraged to participate, reflecting the open competition nature of the tender. Companies with a focus on quality and operational excellence, as evidenced by the award criteria of 70% quality and 30% commercial terms, would find such opportunities conducive to business growth and enhanced market positioning.

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Notice Title

Office fit out services - Cardiff

Notice Description

The GMC are looking for a company to carry out the office fitout works in our new Cardiff office. The space will be approximately 168 sq.m.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06732f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043179-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£108,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TFI CONCEPTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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