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Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

West Herts College is spearheading a public procurement process titled "WHC - Barnfield College Phase 3, including landscaping works," with an industry focus on construction for further education buildings. Located in Watford, United Kingdom, this open procedure is currently at the tender stage, inviting proposals until the submission deadline on 4th August 2026. The endeavour aims to culminate in the award period concluding by 19th April 2027. This project will realise a new sports hall, changing facilities, social and gym areas, and teaching spaces, all comprising a two-storey concrete/steel frame structure, alongside associated external works. The contract value is estimated at £16 million (gross value of £19.2 million). Interested parties should register with MultiQuote to participate.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale construction projects, particularly those skilled in educational infrastructure development. Given the project’s scale and requirements, medium to large enterprises with proven experience and accreditations in similar projects will find this procurement especially advantageous. Moreover, the emphasis on quality criteria suggests that companies with superior standards in delivery and execution have a competitive edge. The opportunity is suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs, allowing a diverse range of businesses to engage and strengthen their position in the construction industry through this strategic public undertaking by West Herts College.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WHC - Barnfield College Phase 3, including landscaping works

Notice Description

West Herts College are completing their site wide masterplan at the Barnfield Campus and are looking to Deliver the final Phase of the masterplan. Phase 3 will deliver a new court sports hall, changing facilities, social and gym spaces and teaching spaces on both the ground and first floor including associated external works and drainage. Phase 3 - The proposal is for a two-storey Concrete/ Steel frame. The facility will deliver a four-court sports hall and associated changing rooms. Teaching areas on both the ground and first floor with social spaces. There will be two dedicated entrances for either the teaching or sports. The building will be connected to the existing M&E infrastructure where required. Works are to also include a feature fencing linking Phase 2 and 3 and associated external works/ drainage The approximate GIFA is is 2,587m2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c83d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065034-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214500 - Construction work for buildings of further education

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Apr 2027 - 5 Jun 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
WEST HERTS 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
WATFORD
Postcode
WD1 3EZ
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

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