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title: "Internal and External Refurbishment of Redesdale Court"
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# Internal and External Refurbishment of Redesdale Court

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1a26a7d-2ab3-4de4-8837-4322b6da563d

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the "Internal and External Refurbishment of Redesdale Court" conducted by Reading Borough Council in Reading, Berkshire. This project falls under the refurbishment works category with a total estimated contract value between £1.4 million and £1.55 million. The tender is classified as an open procedure and was scheduled to conclude on 20 November 2017. The intended start date for the contract is 26 March 2018, with an anticipated completion by 12 April 2019, potentially extendable by a further 55 weeks for additional works at Denton Court, contingent on the success of the initial phase.

This refurbishment project presents significant opportunities for construction and refurbishment businesses, particularly those specialising in extensive refurbishment projects involving internal and external works, asbestos removal, and full-scale electrical and plumbing upgrades. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially given the local government's preference for inclusive bidding processes that support community businesses. Engaging with the Council's e-tendering portal is essential for interested parties seeking to submit proposals for this lucrative opportunity.

## Notice

The contract for the internal and external refurbishment of Redesdale Court, Reading, RG2 7UD with possible extension of contract to include Denton Court, Reading, RG2 7UB subject to successful completion of Redesdale Court. The works (Redesdale Court) shall take place over a 55 week programme to 27No properties. The works consist of both the internal and external refurbishment works including the removal of asbestos, complete replacement of non-loadbearing elevations to the front and rear elevations including insulation, windows and internally, electrical rewiring, new kitchens and bathrooms, carpet and/or laminate flooring all as detailed in the specification. The form of contract is the JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2011. This is a 55 week contract with a start date of the 26 March 2018 and completion date of the 12 April 2019 and may be extended by a further 55 weeks to undertake the same work on an opposite handed identical neighbouring block at 92 - 144 Denton Court, commencing on 13 May 2019. There will be no partial completion for 92 - 144 Denton Court. The Start and Finish Dates are subject to change. The Council estimates the contract value for one block to be between PS1.4 million and PS1.55 million. The Council reserves the right to exclude from the evaluation bids above PS1.55 million. Additional information: Organisations interested in expressing an interest in this procurement should download the procurement documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a tender. Interested parties must log onto the Council's e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc, to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions, it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/929258eb-b8b5-402f-a9b9-d492b27cd156 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2018 - 12 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,020,234 |
| 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORRIS AND BLUNT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/929258eb-b8b5-402f-a9b9-d492b27cd156
- 24 Oct 2017 at 07:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7530a0-7b4b-49b0-a015-71603044569c
- 23 Oct 2017 at 08:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7530a0-7b4b-49b0-a015-71603044569c
- 20 Oct 2017 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7530a0-7b4b-49b0-a015-71603044569c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/929258eb-b8b5-402f-a9b9-d492b27cd156
  19th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7530a0-7b4b-49b0-a015-71603044569c
  24th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home

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