Provision of Estates Development Programme Project in relation to Langley Fire Station

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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17 Jun 2026 at 18:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Estates Development Programme Project in relation to Langley Fire Station," located in Reading, UK. This initiative involves a comprehensive refurbishment of the Langley Fire Station, originally built in 1963, and includes enhancements like new bedrooms, updated operational areas, accessibility improvements, and various other structural modifications. Classified under the works category, this project is procured using an open competition method, with submission offered electronically via the In-Tend portal. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 11th August 2026, and an estimated contract value of up to £1,260,000 including VAT.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment works, particularly those experienced with public sector projects. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owing to the procurement's suitability criteria and emphasis on both quality and price, with scores weighted at 40% and 60% respectively. Participating businesses will have the potential to grow through engagement with sub-central government projects while also gaining experience in handling secure site modifications. The contract is expected to commence on 7th October 2026, with a completion date set for 31st August 2028.

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Notice Title

Provision of Estates Development Programme Project in relation to Langley Fire Station

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking tenders for a major refurbishment of Langley Fire Station, built in 1963, comprising: a) Refurbishment of Multi Use Room b) Erection of new stud partitioning walls to dormitories for form 5No individual bedrooms c) Refurbishment of new Kit Room d) Refurbishment/conversion of Male WC showers/bedroom area to create 4No individual WC & shower rooms e) Conversion of drying room to Non-Operational Laundry f) Conversion of BA store to Drying Room g) Refurbishment of new BA room h) Refurbishment of Operational Laundry i) Accessible front entrance j) Creation of lift space and installation k) Creation of storeroom l) Current office space to be refurbished m) Creation of large meeting space n) Creation of Open Office o) Creation of new accessible WC and shower area, with new drainage connections p) Conversion of existing WC/shower to Wellbeing Room q) Modifications to Fire escape stairs apply safety grip r) All associated alterations and additions to the building's electrical, mechanical and drainage services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b78c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057343-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

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