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title: "Europa School, Thame Lane, Culham OX14 3DZ"
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# Europa School, Thame Lane, Culham OX14 3DZ

Buyer: MACE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9544b66c-55f5-410e-ad31-af3b5a06d9dd

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## Summary

The Education and Skills Funding Agency, represented by MACE LIMITED, is currently seeking qualified contractors for a refurbishment project at Europa School located in Culham, Oxfordshire. The procurement process, classified under the construction industry category, is in the tender stage and is scheduled to conclude on 30 March 2018. The anticipated value of the contract is £1,300,000, with a minimum value of £800,000, and the works are expected to commence on 6 May 2018, running through to 28 September 2018. The procurement method being utilised is the open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with experience in refurbishment and repair works in educational settings. Companies able to demonstrate capabilities in managing works in occupied environments, especially those with previous involvement in projects requiring heritage considerations, will be well-positioned to compete. The urgency of the project, alongside the need for DBS-certified staff, also highlights the importance of having a reliable and suitably qualified supply chain for effective project management.

## Notice

The Education and Skills Funding Agency are seeking suitably experienced and qualified contractors to undertake a programme of refurbishment and repair works at the school during the Spring and Summer 2018. Europa School UK, Thame Lane, Culham, Oxfordshire is a purpose-built facility with original secondary school dating from circa 1852, with later additions in subsequent years. The original 1852 building is Grade II Listed by Historic England, with other parts of the site noted within the official listing. The site is bounded by Abingdon Road (A415) to the south, Thame Lane and private residences to the north and west, and agricultural land to the east, and is accessed primarily from Abingdon Road directly onto the school campus and principal elevation. The scope of works will and not be limited to roof repairs/renewal, external and internal building fabric repairs, window refurbishment and replacement, in addition a significant amount will be M&E type works and include replacement of old heating systems, fuel storage tanks, emergency lighting and small power and ancillary systems to bring them to compliance with current regulations. The first phase will be to undertake a programme of surveys and scope identification work then agreeing with the client team a fixed scope and cost for the works. the contractor will be required to identify suitably experienced supply chain sub-contractors and manage the works as they progress. The works are required urgently so the successful contractor will be expected to engage with the project immediately and to ensure key programme windows to undertake surveys are met. The school will be operational at all times, except during holidays so again the contractor will need to manage these interfaces and logistics as part of the programme and ensuring a best value approach within the available budget. Additional information: The school is within a conservation area, is in part listed so the works may need approval before proceeding form the appropriate statutory body, contractors should be able demonstrate previous experience in these types of work. Contractors will be working in a live school environment so staff will need to be DBS certified in accordance with safeguarding protocols. A bidders day will be convened so that tendering contractors get the opportunity to view the site and understand the intended scope of works and required management protocols. Scopes of works, work packages, specifications, programme and costs will be negotiated and agreed between the ESFA Technical Advisor and the contractors prior to contract award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a45571a4-22c7-49f5-a971-4da5e0cec768 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 May 2018 - 28 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 | MACE LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 2HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2018 at 12:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a45571a4-22c7-49f5-a971-4da5e0cec768

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a45571a4-22c7-49f5-a971-4da5e0cec768
  16th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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