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title: "Advanced Engineering Centre"
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# Advanced Engineering Centre

Buyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd84f908-ad12-41dd-8a2c-811ba2e2d541

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the construction of the Advanced Engineering Centre by Bedford College, located at its Cauldwell Street campus in Bedford, England. The project, classified under "Construction work for college buildings" (CPV 45214300), has an estimated value of £3 million. The tender period for submitting proposals ended on 21 December 2016, with the contract expected to commence on 29 May 2017 and conclude on 7 August 2018. An open procurement method was utilised, enabling a wide range of contractors to participate in the bidding process, which emphasised delivering on-site apprenticeship opportunities and maintaining site functionality during construction.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for contractors, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in working within active educational settings. Companies specialising in construction and those adept at integrating apprenticeship schemes into their projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The winning contractor will not only contribute to educational infrastructure but also facilitate local job creation and skills development, aligning with Bedford College's strategic objectives and funding requirements from SEMLEP.

## Notice

Bedford College has secured detailed planning consent for the construction of a three storey Advanced Engineering Centre. The building will be located at the heart of the busy Cauldwell Street campus. Preparation for the project including the discharge of the pre-start planning conditions is well in hand. A site investigation and initial archeological investigation were completed in July 2016. The College are seeking a contractor who has very recent experience of working on a very tight; fully operational FE/HE education site. Students who attend Bedford College range from 14 year old school aged pupils to mature adults. A wide range of courses are offered by the college and the site must remain fully operational at all times during the works. The contractor will be mandated to register the project under the CC Scheme and to achieve a score of at least 38 out of 50. In evaluating the PQQ's; emphasis will be placed on evaluating the nature; scope and number of apprenticeships that are directly attributable to awarding the contract to a particular contractor and their supply chain. SEMLEP as a requirement of their grant assistance will require the college to provide evidence of the number of jobs and apprenticeships that are created as a direct result of this investment. The college will expect the contractor to provide site visits and access to the technical information for the curriculum teaching areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77c147f-7142-445d-96c9-2ebdc5389843 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2018 - 28 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,699,125 |
| 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

- 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings
- 45214500 - Construction work for buildings of further education

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2018 at 19:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77c147f-7142-445d-96c9-2ebdc5389843
- 30 Nov 2016 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9826443c-fd66-4e92-88c4-93a84158aec4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77c147f-7142-445d-96c9-2ebdc5389843
  23rd July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9826443c-fd66-4e92-88c4-93a84158aec4
  30th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bedford.ac.uk

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