--- title: "Invitation to Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-199f8ff8-30df-48ba-bb8e-3886c9e4d138" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-199f8ff8-30df-48ba-bb8e-3886c9e4d138" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-199f8ff8-30df-48ba-bb8e-3886c9e4d138.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-199f8ff8-30df-48ba-bb8e-3886c9e4d138.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UPCYCLE KERNOW CIC" published: "2024-06-30" --- # Invitation to Tender Buyer: UPCYCLE KERNOW CIC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-199f8ff8-30df-48ba-bb8e-3886c9e4d138 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-199f8ff8-30df-48ba-bb8e-3886c9e4d138) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-199f8ff8-30df-48ba-bb8e-3886c9e4d138.json) ## Summary The public procurement process involves an invitation to tender for the retrofit of Upcycle Kernow CIC's building located at Unit 1 Palms Oasis in Cornwall. The project aims to reduce carbon emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and create a sustainable community space. Upcycle Kernow CIC, a not-for-profit organisation, is commissioning the project with a focus on environmental consciousness and inclusivity. The current stage is the Tender phase, with a contract period from September 16, 2024, to February 28, 2025. The total contract value is £284,650 GBP, and tender submissions are due by August 9, 2024. This public tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in construction works aligned with sustainable and community-focused projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to participate. The initiative aims to transform a historic building into a modern, eco-friendly community hub, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to environmental sustainability and community growth. Interested parties can contact Dawn Thompson at UPCYCLE KERNOW CIC for further details and to submit their tender applications. ## Notice The Contractor is invited to tender for the proposed retrofit, to Upcycle Kernow CIC, Unit 1 Palms Oasis, New Portreath Road, Cornwall, TR16 4FX. To retrofit the building to reduce carbon emissions, improve thermal performance and energy efficiency. Aligns with Cornwall Council's Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) and contributes to a sustainable future. Primary goal is to upcycle the building, originally a 1941 RAF support facility, into a light-filled, eco-friendly & efficient community space. The space will house various activities and facilities, incl wheelchair-accessible workshop space, kitchen, toilets and fire escape. Transform the building to meet modern standards, replace asbestos roof, and make workshop accessible to differently-abled people. Project is being commissioned by Upcycle Kernow CIC, a not-for-profit community interest company who aim to create an holistic, environmentally conscious & inclusive community space to addresses various societal & environmental challenges while promoting sustainability & community growth. It aligns with local and regional plans for addressing climate change, improving the quality of life for all residents and the wider communities that use the services. The vision is to become a model that inspires other communities to do the same. Planning approval has been received (PA23/07570). The Tender Pack can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8ayiqmo5txkswzndemgm2/AIyt0RDyMoFC8YR1qrQFKpc?rlkey=az5un1761ima64q95e4pflcjb&st=xzk5fyst&dl=0 Click on the link to be given option to sign in with google or your email - you do not need to do this. Click on the link at the bottom of sign in page which says 'or continue with download only' The Works Information for this tender will form part of the JCT Minor Works with Contractors Design Supplement Contract with contractor's design 2016 (MWCD 2016) In Kind & Match Funding - The contractor must support a level of collaborative working to allow for Volunteer Time as per the In Kind and Match Funding agreement of the SPF grant requirements. Volunteer time does not necessarily have to be onsite, but named volunteers will need access to the deconstructed materials as per the UpK's Site Waste Management Policy Building works have to be completed before or by the date given (28 Feb 2025) to comply with the SPF Grant specifications. Build time is defined by the grant funding contract so that the CIC has a period of time to achieve targets and outcomes as specified by the grant funders. This programme of works is significant to ensure grant requirements. Tender submissions requirements can be found in section 7 of the ITT and applications can be made IN FULL to dawn@upcyclekernow.org ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40e654ae-5e3c-4426-b790-96b224b9c036 | | 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 | 30 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £284,650 | | 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 | UPCYCLE KERNOW CIC | | Locality | REDRUTH | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR16 4FX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Illogan & Portreath | | Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 30 Jun 2024 at 17:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40e654ae-5e3c-4426-b790-96b224b9c036 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40e654ae-5e3c-4426-b790-96b224b9c036 30th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.upcycekernow.org - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8ayiqmo5txkswzndemgm2/AIyt0RDyMoFC8YR1qrQFKpc?rlkey=az5un1761ima64q95e4pflcjb&st=xzk5fyst&dl=0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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