Planning

Request for Information - Structural Wall Works - Chilwell Lane, NG9 3DU

VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 07:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being initiated by VIA East Midlands Limited, a public undertaking organisation located at the Bilsthorpe Business Park, United Kingdom. They are in the planning stage of a Request for Information (RFI) for structural wall works at Chilwell, Nottingham, NG9 3DU. The industry category falls under structural works (CPV code 45223200). The final deadline for RFI responses is set for 30th June 2026, and suppliers are encouraged to participate via the procurement portal. The aim is to gather data to understand market solutions and draft future tender specifications, with a potential contract period from 1st July 2027 to 1st September 2027.

This procurement opportunity offers potential for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Companies experienced in structural engineering and construction might find this opportunity beneficial, as it allows them to showcase possible solutions that could influence the final tender specifications. By participating in the RFI, businesses not only contribute to shaping the tender but also position themselves favourably for future participation in the full tender process, thereby expanding their government contracting portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Structural Wall Works - Chilwell Lane, NG9 3DU

Notice Description

Via is requesting information from suppliers to help determine the scope and feasibility of its requirement, to understand the range of potential solutions available in the market, and to assist with drafting a potential future tender specification for structural wall works at Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 3DU. Via intends to gather this information through written responses to this RFI. All responses will be kept strictly private and confidential and will only be used to inform the next steps and possible procurement approach Via should take. Thank you for taking the time to respond to this RFI. The deadline for RFI responses is 30/06/2026 - 12:00PM

Planning Information

Via intends to gather this information through written responses to this RFI. All responses will be kept strictly private and confidential and will only be used to inform the next steps and possible procurement approach Via should take. All required documents can be found on the below link: Please login to the Supplier Network to view the Opportunity: • Log in at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login • Go to 'Opportunities' and search Via East Midlands Ltd Please send RFI any queries and response via the procurement portal detailed above. The deadline for RFI responses is 30/06/2026 - 12:00PM

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045983-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45223200 - Structural works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 1 Sep 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BILSTHORPE
Postcode
NG22 8ST
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Bilsthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Further Information

Notice Documents

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