East Surrey College Ground Floor Conversion and Remodelling Project - Expression of Interest (EOI) and Contractor Shortlisting Stage

EAST SURREY COLLEGE

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Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Surrey College aims to undertake a Ground Floor Conversion and Remodelling Project at their Gatton Point North Campus in Redhill. This project, which falls under the construction works industry category, involves creating new classroom spaces, a Client Services area, and flexible working areas. The procurement is currently at the Expression of Interest (EOI) and contractor shortlisting stage with a submission deadline on 6th July 2026. This open competition, valued between £350,000 and £420,000, is particularly relevant for contractors experienced in electrical installations, access control, and mechanical ventilation works.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities for construction firms, especially those with prior experience in educational infrastructure projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the project's reserved participation criteria. Firms capable of showcasing relevant experience, resource availability, and technical capability stand to benefit by being shortlisted for the subsequent formal Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. This contract encourages bids that display a balanced approach towards price competitiveness and quality delivery, thereby rewarding businesses that can demonstrate technical excellence and effective project delivery strategies.

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Notice Title

East Surrey College Ground Floor Conversion and Remodelling Project - Expression of Interest (EOI) and Contractor Shortlisting Stage

Notice Description

Orbital South Colleges is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably experienced contractors for the proposed Ground Floor Conversion and Remodelling Project at East Surrey College, Gatton Point North Campus, Redhill. The project comprises the conversion and remodelling of existing ground floor accommodation to create a new Client Services area, classroom spaces, hot-desking and flexible working areas, together with associated circulation routes. The anticipated works include: * Internal conversion and remodelling works; * Partitioning, finishes and associated builders' works; * Electrical installations and data infrastructure works; * Access control installations; * Mechanical ventilation works, including MVHR provision; * Associated service alterations and coordination with existing building services; * Making good and associated refurbishment works. The College intends to undertake a two-stage procurement process. Stage 1 will comprise this Expression of Interest (EOI) and contractor shortlisting exercise. Contractors will be assessed on relevant experience, capability, resources, programme capacity, insurance compliance and references. Following evaluation of EOI submissions, a shortlist of contractors will be invited to participate in the formal Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. This notice relates to the EOI and shortlisting stage only. No pricing submissions are required at this stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060935-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

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
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 9 Oct 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
EAST SURREY 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
REDHILL
Postcode
RH1 2JX
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
Redhill East
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

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