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title: "CBC-0569-T-CE Houghton Hall Park - New Visitor Centre Construction - AWARD"
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# CBC-0569-T-CE Houghton Hall Park - New Visitor Centre Construction - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40da3b44-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is engaged in a procurement process for the construction of a new visitor centre at Houghton Hall Park, located in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. The tender, titled "CBC-0569-T-CE Houghton Hall Park - New Visitor Centre Construction," is currently in the award stage. The expected contract value ranges from £950,000 to £1 million. The project is scheduled to commence on 30th October 2016, with a completion date anticipated for 28th July 2017. The deadline for electronic expressions of interest was 12th January 2016, and electronic invitations to tender were issued on 10th December 2015, with returns due by 20th January 2016.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those specialising in building works, as the project is large-scale with a budget that supports substantial bids. Companies that demonstrate experience in constructing visitor centres or similar public infrastructure would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure allows a wide range of suppliers to engage, ensuring that businesses of various sizes can consider submitting their proposals to Central Bedfordshire Council, which seeks to support a fair and transparent tender process.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking expressions of interest for the construction of a new visitor centre at Houghton Hall Park, Park Road North, Houghton Regis Bedfordshire. The designs are complete and a Bill of Quantities has been prepared. The value of the works is considered to be in the region of PS950k - PS1m and is expected to start 1 March 2016 with an anticipated completion 31 December 2016. Deadline for receipt of electronic Expressions of Interest is: 12 January 2016 Electronic Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be issued:10 December 2015 Deadline for electronic Tender (ITT) Returns:20 January 2016 Help and support The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all firms quoting, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification of, then please contact us via the correspondence facility through the In-Tend Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25227dfe-494c-4a3b-81a7-f96cef0d48ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2016 - 28 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,256,192 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MODPLAN BUILDING & REFURBISHMENT CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25227dfe-494c-4a3b-81a7-f96cef0d48ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25227dfe-494c-4a3b-81a7-f96cef0d48ac
  30th September 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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