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title: "Construction Block Refurbishment"
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# Construction Block Refurbishment

Buyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b75f644d-e08d-46ee-a1c8-989898e00687

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## Summary

Bedford College, located in Bedford, England, is inviting tenders for a Construction Block Refurbishment project on its main campus at Cauldwell Street. This open procurement process, classified under construction work, has a total value of £7,600,000. The tender period concluded on 14th December 2020, and the contract has been awarded with an active status as of 5th January 2021. The contract period starts from 6th January 2021 and extends until 27th June 2022. Interested parties had the opportunity for site visits, and details for accessing tender packs were provided through designated contact Craig Pullen.

This refurbishment project presents a significant opportunity for construction companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in a substantial public contract. Relevant businesses with expertise in design and build projects, particularly those experienced in workshop constructions and renovations, would be well-equipped to compete. The project aims not only to enhance Bedford College's facilities but also to stimulate local economic growth by attracting competitive bids from various construction firms.

## Notice

Bedford College is seeking tenders for two Design & Build projects on the main campus at Cauldwell Street in Bedford. Project 1 will involve work to single storey construction workshop. The building will be remodelled to create an enlarged workshop at the east end of the building and the roof in this section will be raised. The project also includes the over cladding and re-roofing of the whole work shop block. Additional information: Tender packs are available via a Dropbox link. Please contact Craig Pullen using the above contact details to request a pack. Site visits are encouraged - full details are included in the tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2db165c-85f0-471b-a173-e956a0bca61e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 27 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,755,164 |
| 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 | BEDFORD COLLEGE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHE CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2021 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2db165c-85f0-471b-a173-e956a0bca61e
- 9 Nov 2020 at 18:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86f2c71-51e4-4798-96ea-ea70f82d55ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2db165c-85f0-471b-a173-e956a0bca61e
  5th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86f2c71-51e4-4798-96ea-ea70f82d55ec
  9th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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