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# BMAT STEM Academy, Harlow

Buyer: MACE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b8d5e81-8ac0-44d4-bddb-b3af9425ac3a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the construction of the BMAT STEM Academy in Harlow is currently in the tender stage, with MACE LIMITED acting as the buying organisation. This project, with a total value of £525,000, falls under the construction industry category and is anticipated to provide 450 pupil places. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 11th June 2018, and successful contractors will be appointed through a two-stage tender process, involving a Pre-Construction Services Agreement and a JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2016. Key highlights include the need for standalone kitchen facilities and additional classrooms to enhance curriculum delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector. Companies with expertise in educational facility design and construction, particularly those capable of delivering kitchen installations and classroom modifications, will find this project aligns with their capabilities. The assessment criteria for contractor selection will focus on qualitative factors (60%) and quantitative factors (40%), making it accessible for innovative SMEs looking to expand their portfolios in the educational infrastructure domain.

## Notice

This scheme relates to the existing Sir Charles Kao University Technical College (UTC). The UTC is looking to join the Burnt Mill Academy Trust (BMAT) and will be rebranded to become the BMAT STEM Academy. BMAT will run the UTC as a 14-16 provision for the first two years (2018-2020) and from September 2020, post-16 education will be reintroduced. At capacity the UTC will provide 450 pupil places. The UTC is a new build Academy located within the wider Harlow College campus. As part of the re-brokerage the Trust require; - Standalone kitchen and dining facilities - Additional classrooms by partitioning the larger specialist spaces to facilitate curriculum delivery. Currently a client feasibility study is being undertaken. The procurement route for this project will be a two stage tender. First a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) for Contractors Proposals and any additional surveys the bidder requires to inform their design. The successful contractor will also be responsible for developing and submitting a Planning Application, including discharge of planning conditions, for the necessary external alterations to the facade and kitchen installation. The successful contractor will then be appointed under a JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2016 with Contractor's Design. Appointment of the contractor will be on the basis of the criteria to be published in the tender documents and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the following split: Qualitative Assessment (60%) / Quantitative Assessment (40%). Contractors wishing to receive the tender documentation for this project should respond to Alejandra Montesdeoca at the following email address Alejandra.montesdeoca@macegroup.com.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8566ca06-405a-4662-9b58-c2f6a7258175 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2018 - 18 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MACE LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2M 6XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Coleman Street |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 May 2018 at 12:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8566ca06-405a-4662-9b58-c2f6a7258175

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8566ca06-405a-4662-9b58-c2f6a7258175
  21st May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c89d6a8-fcec-44f7-8bc4-da45a4029a0a
  BMAT STEM Academy - Site Plan

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