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Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Ayrshire College is initiating a tender process under the open procedure for "Teaching Space Alteration Works" in the education industry category. The procurement, valued at £80,000, involves alterations to transform two existing classrooms into a loomshop at the Aeronautical Building on Ayrshire College's Ayr Campus. This work is scheduled to occur during the summer holidays, specifically from July to August 2026. The tender stage is currently active, with submissions being accepted electronically until 30th June 2026. The location specified for the development is UKM94, which corresponds to Ayr, and the deadline for tender submissions coincides with the start date of the award period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the construction and educational facilities sectors, especially those with expertise in alteration works. Companies that are adept at handling construction projects within tight scheduling constraints, such as during holiday periods, stand to benefit from this opportunity. As a public contract, this project offers an excellent chance to establish or reinforce a foothold in the public education sector, building a reputation with Ayrshire College, a public law body with a focus on educational development. The procurement process necessitates electronic submissions in English, with provisions for electronic payments and invoicing, streamlining the transaction process and encouraging participation from digitally proficient enterprises.

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Notice Title

Teaching Space Alteration Works

Notice Description

The works are to carryout alterations to two existing classrooms to create a loomshop as detailed in the drawings and description of works. It is recommended that tenderers visit the site during the tender period. This work is to be carried out in the Aeronautical Building at Ayrshire College's Ayr Campus during the summer holidays, July to August. Works progamme to be agreed with the successful contractor.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The works are for alteration of two existing classrooms to create a loomshop in Ayrshire College's Aeronautical Building on the Ayr campus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834655
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557970
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262700 - Building alteration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AYRSHIRE 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
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA1 3HY
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557970
    Teaching Space Alteration Works - The works are to carryout alterations to two existing classrooms to create a loomshop as detailed in the drawings and description of works. It is recommended that tenderers visit the site during the tender period. This work is to be carried out in the Aeronautical Building at Ayrshire College's Ayr Campus during the summer holidays, July to August. Works progamme to be agreed with the successful contractor.

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