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title: "Temporary Building Structure - Market Engagement"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BEDFORDSHIRE & LUTON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
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# Temporary Building Structure - Market Engagement

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE & LUTON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad0f14ca-c5d8-4332-8232-ee991fc369a3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Temporary Building Structure - Market Engagement" is being conducted by the Bedfordshire & Luton Fire & Rescue Service, focusing on the installation of a temporary insulated building at their Headquarters located at Southfields Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7NR. This project falls under the industry category of modular and portable buildings (CPV code 44211100) and is currently in the planning stage. Expressions of interest must be submitted to the Procurement Team via email by the deadline of 2 October 2020. The intention is to potentially award a contract by mid-November 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in modular building solutions, particularly those capable of delivering insulated structures compliant with building regulations. Companies with expertise in installation and project delivery timelines will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this engagement, as the project aims to gauge market interest while gathering insights on potential operational timelines from interested vendors.

## Notice

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking expressions of interest in the provision and installation of a temporary insulated building at the Headquarters site, Southfields Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7NR. It is the intention of the Authority that the temporary building will be used for the purpose of our HQ Stores Department. Please be advised associated grounds work will be out of scope of this project. The key requirements are as follows: * Temporary Stores insulated building * Single storey * 7.5 x 15 metres (minimum 4.4 metres high) * Aluminium Frame manufactured to building regulation code BS6399 wind & snow * Steel cladding walls to a minimum of 40mm * Insulated roof * Electric roller shutter door 5m wide x 4m height * Pedestrian access * Emergency fire exit door push crash bar * Internal lighting to be LED Expressions of interest must be issued to the Authority by emailing the Procurement Team at procurement@bedsfire.gov.uk by Friday 2 October 2020. In addition to assessing the level of interest of the market, the Authority would be interested in obtaining information on the delivery and installation timescales should we be in a position to award a contract by mid-November 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c15827b-7234-4639-8147-18527936201b |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Oct 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORDSHIRE & LUTON FIRE & 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2020 at 13:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c15827b-7234-4639-8147-18527936201b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c15827b-7234-4639-8147-18527936201b
  24th September 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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