Tameside College - Contractor for Portal Framed Building

TAMESIDE COLLEGE

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Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside College is actively seeking a contractor for the design, supply, and construction of a new Construction Skills Hub building located within the Tameside College campus in Ashton Under-Lyne, UK. This procurement falls under the category of works for construction and civil engineering, particularly relating to buildings for education and research. The process is in the tender stage, adhering to an open competition method below the threshold, with electronic submissions allowed. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 26th June 2026, a tender deadline on 3rd July 2026, and an anticipated contract period beginning 27th July 2026 and concluding on 25th September 2026.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity, especially for firms specialising in education-related construction and civil engineering. With a gross contract value of £900,000, companies with a solid track record in delivering high-quality technical and cost-efficient building solutions will find this contract appealing. Tameside College encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, making it an excellent opportunity for smaller enterprises to gain a foothold in public sector contracts, foster relationships with educational institutions, and enhance their project portfolio.

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Notice Title

Tameside College - Contractor for Portal Framed Building

Notice Description

Tameside College require a contractor for the design, supply, and construction of a new Construction Skills Hub building within the Tameside College campus. The proposed building benefits from planning approval under permitted development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b51d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056242-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 1-6 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
TAMESIDE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER-LYNE
Postcode
OL6 6NX
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
Ashton St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Further Information

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