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Tender

25 Jun 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford College has initiated an open tender process for the Tresham Kettering Campus Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project. This procurement falls under the 'works' category and seeks a Mechanical & Electrical Contractor to decommission and replace the current heating and hot water system. The project is located in the United Kingdom, with the primary delivery area being the region UKH24. Important dates for interested parties include an enquiry period ending on 17th July 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 20th July 2026. The procurement, valued at a gross amount of £420,000, utilises an open competition method, allowing electronic submissions through the MultiQuote platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical installations, particularly those experienced in heating and water systems. Given the focus on both quality and price, businesses that offer competitive pricing coupled with high-quality service will be well-suited to compete. The project encourages participation from SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), broadening the scope for small and medium-sized enterprises to consider expansion through this significant upgrade project at Bedford College's Tresham Kettering Campus.

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Notice Title

Tresham Kettering Campus Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project

Notice Description

Bedford College is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Contractor to undertake the careful decommissioning, strip out and disposal of the existing main heating and hot water generation plant and the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a new main heating and hot water generation system to comply fully with the tender drawings, specifications and schedules provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059799-2026
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

45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 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
BEDFORD 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
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

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