--- title: "Airport Fire Station" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35ded3a4-cdf3-4655-b99e-2c97af09816b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35ded3a4-cdf3-4655-b99e-2c97af09816b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35ded3a4-cdf3-4655-b99e-2c97af09816b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35ded3a4-cdf3-4655-b99e-2c97af09816b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY" published: "2016-12-20" --- # Airport Fire Station Buyer: CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35ded3a4-cdf3-4655-b99e-2c97af09816b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35ded3a4-cdf3-4655-b99e-2c97af09816b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35ded3a4-cdf3-4655-b99e-2c97af09816b.json) ## Summary Cranfield University, located in Bedfordshire, England, is initiating a tender for the construction of a new Airport Fire Station, intended to replace the existing facility in line with the university's masterplan. This project, categorised under fire station construction work, has a budget of approximately £1.5 million, inclusive of VAT. Currently at the planning stage, the tender period concludes on 31 January 2017, with the construction works expected to commence on 1 May 2017 and continue until 1 November 2019. Interested contractors are invited to express their interest as a preliminary engagement to assess suitable candidates for this project. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for design and build contractors with experience in airport-related projects to expand their business footprint. Contractors who can demonstrate a proven track record in both design and construction, particularly those adept in obtaining planning permissions and employing cost-effective building methods, would be well-suited to bid for this contract. Engaging with this opportunity not only allows for potential profitability but also enhances the contractor's portfolio by contributing to a significant infrastructure project for a notable education institution. ## Notice As part of Cranfield University's approved masterplan the University are planning to replace their existing Airport Fire Station with a new, modern BREEAM excellent facility that will conform to the CAA regulations. Initially, the University is seeking expressions of interest from Contractors only and this as such does not constitute a commitment by the University to engage a Contractor or undertake the design and works, seeking merely to engage with the market place to quantify the level of suitable Contractors available to the University. An artist's impression and room data sheets will be available to provide you with the Universities vision. The University will be looking for an experienced design and build Contractor to complete the works and the design. This project will be undertaken using JCT Design and Build (DB 2011) form of contract. The construction budget will be approximately PS1.5m inclusive of VAT. and will include for associated fees etc. The University has a desirable criterion for Contractors to consider when placing an expression of interest: You will be expected to have a proven record of undertaking both design and the completion of works, and have worked with airports and associated authorities. You will be expected to develop this design further using the University's design standards with input from internal and external stakeholders. You will be expected to obtain planning permisson. You will be expected to deliver a design and undertake the construction works in both building and external surroundings using the most cost effective building methods available. PLEASE NOTE THE TIMESCALES GIVEN AT THIS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST STAGE ARE ESTIMATED AND NOT TO BE RELIED UPON. ACCURATE DATES WILL BE GIVEN WHEN THE TENDER IS PUBLISHED. Additional information: Please use the link below to register, review documents and send your tender response: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cranfielduni/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44aec5c-b9c1-4272-864d-763d1199faa8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 1 Nov 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY | | Locality | ENGLAND | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK43 0AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Cranfield & Marston Moretaine | | Westminster constituency | Mid Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45216121 - Fire station construction work ## Release History - 20 Dec 2016 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44aec5c-b9c1-4272-864d-763d1199faa8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44aec5c-b9c1-4272-864d-763d1199faa8 20th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cranfielduni/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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