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title: "Tender to establish a Construction and Minor Design Framework"
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# Tender to establish a Construction and Minor Design Framework

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0e44df2-267c-457b-a3c2-7c31471f5e0f

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## Summary

The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently seeking to establish a framework for construction projects through a tender titled "Tender to establish a Construction and Minor Design Framework." This opportunity falls under the industry category of "Overhaul and refurbishment work" and is located in Bedford (MK42 7NR). The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 3rd February 2017. The estimated value of the framework over four years is around £250,000, starting from 1st March 2017 to 28th February 2021, with a minimum contract value of £20,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for construction companies, particularly those with expertise in refurbishment and minor design works. Businesses that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts, as the framework is designed to accommodate suitably qualified companies. This could be an excellent chance for businesses looking to expand their portfolio or establish long-term relationships within the public sector. Interested parties should prepare their bids in alignment with the specifications provided in the tender documentation.

## Notice

BFRA wishes to establish a framework of four (4) suitably qualified construction companies who will be given the opportunity to bid for construction projects with a minor design element for the four year period 1 March 2017 to 28 February 2021. It is BFRA's estimate that the value of the expenditure through the Framework over four years will be in the region PS250,000 but Tenderers should note that BFRA make no guarantee of the value of business awarded. The framework will be established using the House Upgrade 126 Brooklands Drive project detailed in the Specification, Works and Cost Schedule. Tenderers will be required to provide a bid which will be evaluated in line with the details in the MEAT document contained in the tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e4505c4-85b6-4ec4-8e61-2581fea81a1a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 SERVICE |
| 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

- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2017 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e4505c4-85b6-4ec4-8e61-2581fea81a1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e4505c4-85b6-4ec4-8e61-2581fea81a1a
  9th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=18715&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34951
  User / Company

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