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title: "Conversion and alteration to former drop in centre at Jimmy Green Court, 52 Coronation Square, Reading"
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# Conversion and alteration to former drop in centre at Jimmy Green Court, 52 Coronation Square, Reading

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26c305f9-4855-4a36-aace-c3440291b758

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## Summary

The Reading Borough Council is currently seeking a specialist contractor for the conversion and alteration of the former drop-in centre at Jimmy Green Court, 52 Coronation Square, Reading. This project falls under the works category, specifically focusing on building extension and alteration work. The tender process is classified as open and is presently in the planning stage, with quotations due by 29th May 2020. The anticipated contract start date is 1st July 2020, with an estimated duration of approximately 13 weeks, aiming for completion by 30th September 2020. The estimated budget for this project is £80,000, and the work will involve creating a two-bedroom wheelchair-accessible flat in an unoccupied space.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in building and construction services. Companies well-versed in JCT minor works building contracts will find this project particularly relevant. Businesses that can effectively meet the tender specifications for the conversion works stand to benefit from involvement in this public sector project, enhancing their portfolios and demonstrating capability in similar future contracts.

## Notice

The Council wishes to procure the services of a specialist contractor to carry out Conversion and alteration to former drop in centre at Jimmy Green Court, 52 Coronation Square, Reading It will involve the Conversion of an existing ground floor area to form new 2 bed wheelchair accessible flat. 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/762a8090-953f-4322-9d5f-39596a28945a |
| 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

- 45262700 - Building alteration work
- 45262800 - Building extension work

## Release History

- 26 May 2020 at 15:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/762a8090-953f-4322-9d5f-39596a28945a
- 12 May 2020 at 13:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/762a8090-953f-4322-9d5f-39596a28945a
- 12 May 2020 at 13:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/762a8090-953f-4322-9d5f-39596a28945a
- 7 May 2020 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/762a8090-953f-4322-9d5f-39596a28945a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/762a8090-953f-4322-9d5f-39596a28945a
  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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