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title: "Refurbishment of 1 and 3 Faringdon Road, Swindon"
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# Refurbishment of 1 and 3 Faringdon Road, Swindon

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4ad8896-20d8-4678-9d79-8633a71c2d18

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is inviting tenders for the refurbishment of 1 and 3 Faringdon Road in Swindon. This project, falling under the construction industry category, involves converting existing commercial premises into eight residential units while retaining part of the ground floor for commercial use. The tender process is currently at the Planning stage, with a deadline for submitting the Selection Questionnaire set for 23rd May 2017 at 12:00 UK Local Time. The work is expected to commence on 14th August 2017 and will last approximately 20 weeks, with the total contract value estimated at £650,000.

This opportunity may be particularly beneficial for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in construction and refurbishment projects, especially those specialising in historical or architectural renovations. Businesses that excel in alterations and refurbishment works will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. By participating in this selective procurement process, shortlisted contractors will have the chance to secure a significant contract from a local authority, enhancing their portfolio and contributing to community development.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake the refurbishment of 1 and 3 Faringdon Road, Swindon. A development that sees existing commercial premises converted to 8 residential units on the upper floors and part ground floor with a retained commercial area on the ground floor frontage. The contract will be initially for a period of 20 weeks commencing 14th August 2017. Full details relating to the works are provided in the tender documents. This is a restricted tender where bidder are required to pre-qualify to tender by completing and submitting the Selection Questionnaire by 1200hrs, UK Local Time 23/05/2017. Swindon Borough Council will evaluate the Selection Questionnaire and shortlist 5 suitably qualified bidders who will be invited to tender for the refurbishment of 1 and 3 Faringdon Road, Swindon. A draft ITT, which may be subject to minor changes, will be issued with the Selection Questionnaire for information about the works only, you are not required to complete the ITT at this stage. The formal ITT will be issued to the short listed suitably qualified bidders. Please note that this project has been advertised on Supplying the South West Portal which is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity. URL: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Project Id: DN262565

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14361264-7dde-4c47-af81-87a011441c3d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2017 - 1 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings
- 45262700 - Building alteration work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 10 May 2017 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14361264-7dde-4c47-af81-87a011441c3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14361264-7dde-4c47-af81-87a011441c3d
  10th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swindon.gov.uk/

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