--- title: "GB-Bedford: BF0714 Classroom Conversion" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4603fa18-0a53-48c5-a4e5-100d3f8ece8c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4603fa18-0a53-48c5-a4e5-100d3f8ece8c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4603fa18-0a53-48c5-a4e5-100d3f8ece8c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4603fa18-0a53-48c5-a4e5-100d3f8ece8c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2020-09-11" --- # GB-Bedford: BF0714 Classroom Conversion Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4603fa18-0a53-48c5-a4e5-100d3f8ece8c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4603fa18-0a53-48c5-a4e5-100d3f8ece8c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4603fa18-0a53-48c5-a4e5-100d3f8ece8c.json) ## Summary The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking tenders for the project titled "GB-Bedford: BF0714 Classroom Conversion", which involves converting an Auxiliary Fire Service area into a training classroom at the Bedford Community Fire Station located at Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK42 9SB. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions required by 2nd October 2020. This open procurement process is estimated to have a contract value of £50,000, with a minimum bid threshold of £25,000. The contract is anticipated to commence on 2nd November 2020 and extend to 11th December 2020. Interested parties can download the tender documents starting from 14th September 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in construction and refurbishment projects within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in fire station construction and the installation of specialised facilities, such as classrooms, are especially suited for this contract. Given the detailed requirements, firms that possess relevant experience in interior construction, partitioning, and installation of heating and air conditioning systems could greatly benefit from participating in this procurement process. ## Notice Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority is inviting suitably qualified organisations to bid for the conversion of the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) Area, (a former Fire Appliance Bay) based at Bedford Community Fire Station, Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK42 9SB, to a Training Classroom facility. The winning Contractor will be required to deliver the following works: 1.The conversion of the AFS Area, based at Bedford Community Fire Station, Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK42 9SB, to a Training Classroom facility. 2.Install Powder Coated Aluminium window(s) frame and door 3.Install dividing partition wall 4.Install partition wall with fire door and frame to create a storeroom 5.Supply and install FD30 S Fire door and frame to the garage dividing partition wall 6.Supply and install damp proof membrane, insulation and 18mm flooring 7.Install suspended ceiling 8.Install heating and air conditioning equipment 9.Install lighting and electric power points in dado trunking 10.Install external access concrete ramp, to include Hi-Vis edge markings, safety handrail/barrier 11.Final decoration and builders deep clean Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Economic Operators are advised that the Tender Box will open on Monday 14th September at 09:00am. TENDER DOCUMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD FROM THE DELTA PORTAL AS OF 09:00 ON MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082c078c-e935-4149-94ae-3ba5bc7a6aa9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 11 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 7NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Kempston South | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45216121 - Fire station construction work - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 11 Sep 2020 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082c078c-e935-4149-94ae-3ba5bc7a6aa9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/082c078c-e935-4149-94ae-3ba5bc7a6aa9 11th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bedford:-BF0714-Classroom-Conversion/7Q445UM4CA Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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