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title: "Blocks 1 and 2 Aveley Walk, Reading - Building Conversion"
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# Blocks 1 and 2 Aveley Walk, Reading - Building Conversion

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f7fa8c7-be04-4486-aa47-3d56b5fe5452

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## Summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a specialist contractor for the conversion of existing ground floor store areas into new one-bedroom flats at Blocks 1 and 2, Aveley Walk, Reading. This building project falls under the "Building extension work" category and is currently in the Tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 29 May 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1 July 2020 and be completed by 30 September 2020, with an estimated value of £80,000. Interested parties should adhere to the open procedure (below threshold) for this procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolios in the construction industry. Businesses specialising in building works, particularly those experienced in residential conversions and familiar with the JCT minor works contract, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Successful participation could lead to further contracts within public sector initiatives for housing development and refurbishment.

## Notice

The Council wishes to procure the services of a specialist contractor to carry out the Conversion of existing ground floor store areas to form new 1 bed flats. 1 Flat per block at blocks 1 and 2 Aveley Walk, Reading. The property will not be occupied at the time of work Contract duration is expected to be approximately 13 weeks completion from commencement. Contract start date expected to be 1st July 2020. The works specification / pricing schedule are as contained on separate attached document The quote which you have provided will be subject to the JCT minor works building contracts 2016. The contractor is expected to submit their quotation by completely pricing all items in the works specification / price schedule as attached. Estimate PS80k Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135a0638-9e41-4b0f-a167-1e159e26918e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262800 - Building extension work

## Release History

- 26 May 2020 at 15:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135a0638-9e41-4b0f-a167-1e159e26918e
- 12 May 2020 at 13:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135a0638-9e41-4b0f-a167-1e159e26918e
- 12 May 2020 at 13:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135a0638-9e41-4b0f-a167-1e159e26918e
- 7 May 2020 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135a0638-9e41-4b0f-a167-1e159e26918e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135a0638-9e41-4b0f-a167-1e159e26918e
  26th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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