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title: "CBC-1246-FC-CE Derwent Lower School Construction"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d56c"
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# CBC-1246-FC-CE Derwent Lower School Construction

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d56c

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council is overseeing the tender for the "CBC-1246-FC-CE Derwent Lower School Construction" project, aiming to enhance educational facilities in Henlow, UKH25. This tender is classified under the works category and pertains to construction work specifically for school buildings. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with contracts valued at approximately £5,978,706.49. The construction is set to commence on 1st November 2021 for the first section, with an anticipated completion date of 13th September 2023 for the second section, following extensive remodelling and refurbishment of the existing school block.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction and education sectors. Firms specialising in school building construction, refurbishment, and related works would find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as evidenced by the four bids submitted by similar-scaled companies. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, which allows for a competitive bidding environment, thereby enabling businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering quality educational infrastructure.

## 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.Planned date of commencement: 28th October 2021 (section 1), 1st July 2022 (section 2)Anticipated construction period: 45 weeks and 1 day Completion date: 9th September 2022

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 + the Reception Classroom extension (2nr) + associated external works (excluding the car park).Section 2: Construction of the separate Dining Store and Library extensions to the existing school block + the refurbishment of the existing school block + associated external works + the formation of the car park.Target contract commencement: Start on Site:* Section 1 1st November 2021* Section 2 5th July 2022Note: - 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:* Section 1 * 27th June 2022* Section 2 * 13th September 2022End of Defects Liability / Rectification Period:* Section 1 27th June 2023 (12 months)* Section 2 13th September 2023 (12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001234-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 13 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,978,706 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICKSANDS |
| 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 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CG PLUMBING; FAIRVIEW BRICKWORK; M&O CARPENTRY; RAVENCROFT DEVELOPMENTS; SPACEMAKER DEVELOPMENTS; THOMPSON DRY LINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2022 at 17:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001234-2022
- 16 Aug 2021 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019965-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire

## Provenance

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