--- title: "CBC-1246-T-CE Derwent Lower School Construction - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b50508e6-f900-4bd1-8704-15ce95491011" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b50508e6-f900-4bd1-8704-15ce95491011" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b50508e6-f900-4bd1-8704-15ce95491011.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b50508e6-f900-4bd1-8704-15ce95491011.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-14" --- # CBC-1246-T-CE Derwent Lower School Construction - AWARD Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b50508e6-f900-4bd1-8704-15ce95491011 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b50508e6-f900-4bd1-8704-15ce95491011) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b50508e6-f900-4bd1-8704-15ce95491011.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently engaged in the award stage of a public procurement process for the construction of the "CBC-1246-T-CE Derwent Lower School". This project involves building a new two-storey teaching block with eight classrooms and extensions to the existing library and dining facilities. The procurement route is open, with the contract set to commence on November 12, 2021, and deliverables expected to be completed by October 2, 2024. Key milestones include the completion of Section 1 by June 27, 2022, followed by Section 2 by September 13, 2022. The project is classified under the construction of school buildings, with a total value of approximately £5.978 million. This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction firms, particularly those experienced in educational facility projects. Businesses specialising in building works, renovations, and extensions would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of managing large-scale projects and coordinating multiple phases effectively. With the outreach of Central Bedfordshire Council, this procurement allows companies to showcase their expertise in a significant community development initiative, offering pathways for growth in the public sector construction market. ## Notice New build two storey KS2 block with 8nr classbases, including ancillary spaces such as SEND, Studio, Food/Science/DT and offices; a 2nr reception classbase extension, an extension to the library into the courtyard, an extension to the existing hall; extensive remodelling and refurbishment to the existing school block and associated external works. Section 1: Construction of a new two storey stand-alone Teaching Block and the Reception Classroom extension (2nr) and associated external works (excluding the car park). Section 2: Construction of the separate Dining Store and Library extensions to the existing school block and the refurbishment of the existing school block and associated external works + the formation of the car park. Procurement route: Open Target contract commencement: Start on Site: o Section 1 1st November 2021 o Section 2 5th July 2022 Note: - There will be a decant period between the completion of Section 1 and the commencement of Section 2 (between 28th June 2022 and 4th July 2022). Contractor to remain on site for this duration and relocate the site set-up as indicated on the Tender drawings. Target contract delivery dates: o Section 1 o 27th June 2022 o Section 2 o 13th September 2022 End of Defects Liability / Rectification Period: o Section 1 27th June 2023 (12 months) o Section 2 13th September 2023 (12 months) Note: - The Client encourages Tenderers to consider earlier completion dates and comment on the viability (specifically, earlier completion of Section 1 so the school could occupy the new standalone block earlier). Tenderers' to provide a supporting commentary with their programme. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f802098-b7d4-45c4-8100-11ae440ed120 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | 12 Nov 2021 - 2 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,978,706 | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SPACEMAKER DEVELOPMENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings ## Release History - 14 Jan 2022 at 17:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f802098-b7d4-45c4-8100-11ae440ed120 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f802098-b7d4-45c4-8100-11ae440ed120 14th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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