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TenderUpdate

25 Jun 2026 at 10:24

Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside College has initiated a procurement process seeking a contractor for a portal-framed building at its campus in Ashton Under-Lyne, United Kingdom. The contract encompasses the design, supply, and construction of a new Construction Skills Hub building, approved under permitted development. This tender is in the active stage with a deadline for submissions by 13th July 2026 and enquiry period closing on 3rd July 2026. Classified under the industry category of construction and civil engineering works, the project bears an estimated value of £750,000, with a gross amount of £900,000. The procurement method is an open competition, allowing electronic submissions via the MultiQuote platform.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs involved in civil engineering and construction work related to education and training facilitates. With a contract period slated between July and September 2026, firms with expertise in technical quality and price competitiveness are well-suited for the project’s requirements. Given the project's budget and scope, successful bidders can enhance their portfolio through executing a high-profile development that supports vocational training, expanding their footprint in the educational infrastructure sector.

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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/059761-2026
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
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20262 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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