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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a844b99a-0cd4-4b73-a3d4-ac51adb41fd0

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, which initiated a tender titled "Tender to establish a Construction and Minor Design Framework." This tender falls under the industry category of construction and refurbishment work, specifically for minor design projects. The contract period is set from 1 March 2017 to 28 February 2021, with the tender period having concluded on 3 February 2017. The designated delivery locations include various regions within the UK, and the tender is known to have a minimum value of £20,000 and a total value of £250,000. The procurement method was classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction companies looking to expand their operations, particularly those with experience in refurbishment and minor design works. Businesses that are well-suited to participate include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger construction firms, especially those that can meet the qualifications set by the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Four approved contractors have already been identified, meaning competition may be quite robust among those vying for future projects within this framework over the contract period.

## Notice

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority have established 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad0a150b-272b-46cb-b976-27ca3fc05860 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | G & S HUTCHINSON; GARFIELD BUILDERS; JET CONSTRUCTION; R BENSON PROPERTY MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2017 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad0a150b-272b-46cb-b976-27ca3fc05860

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad0a150b-272b-46cb-b976-27ca3fc05860
  10th March 2017 - Awarded contract 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

## Provenance

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