--- title: "Manufacturing, Technology and Skills Centre Construction Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055323" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055323" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055323.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055323.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WESTON COLLEGE" published: "2025-10-01" --- # Manufacturing, Technology and Skills Centre Construction Works Buyer: WESTON COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055323 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055323) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055323.json) ## Summary Weston College is currently inviting tenders for the construction and refurbishment of a Manufacturing, Technology, and Skills Centre (MTSC) at Filton. The procurement is being managed through an open procedure, with the submission deadline set for 29 October 2025 at 12:00 PM via email. This project falls under the construction industry category and aims to deliver comprehensive construction management services. With an estimated contract value between £1.75m and £2.97m, the project will proceed with College Funding Only, following the unsuccessful outcome of an Office for Students grant application. The construction work is scheduled to start on 6 March 2026 and conclude by 31 August 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and construction management. Companies with expertise in coordinating specialist sub-contractors and managing refurbishment projects will find this an apt opportunity. The project is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria included in the tender. The award criteria emphasize quality factors such as organisational and operational methods, technical references, as well as cost analysis, which offers a balanced evaluation for diverse businesses to compete effectively. Engaging in this project could fortify a business's portfolio in public-sector infrastructural development and open further avenues in regional and educational construction projects. ## Notice **Please refer to change notice dated 01/10/2025 for up to date scope info. The successful provider will be appointed to deliver comprehensive construction management and refurbishment services, including the appointment and coordination of all required specialist sub-contractors, to ensure the timely delivery of the new MTSC at Filton. The estimated overall contract value will be between PS1.75m and PS2.97m and will not exceed PS2.97m. The final project value is dependent on the level of funding secured through an Office for Students (OfS) bid, the outcome of which is expected end of September 2025. Two options are therefore envisaged: Option A, subject to the successful award of bid funding, and Option B, to be delivered without bid funding, with the scope and value adjusted accordingly. Below details overall budget for Option A and Option B: Option A - with OfS Grant - PS4,5m Option B - College Funding Only - PS2,6m Estimated construction value [excluding Fees, VAT. Option A - with OfS Grant - PS2,97m Option B - College Funding Only - PS1,75m Start Date on site Option A - with OfS Grant - 19/01/26 Option B - College Funding Only - 06/03/26 Completion of the construction works Option A - with OfS Grant - 31/08/26 Option B - College Funding Only - 31/08/2026 Site Weeks Option A - with OfS Grant - 32 week, The contractor will be on site to support the college during the moving in period. Option B - College Funding Only - 25 weeks, The contractor will be on site to support the college during the moving in period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061124-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jan 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,750,000 | | Lots value | £1,750,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WESTON COLLEGE | | Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS23 2AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Hillside | | Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare | | Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 1 Oct 2025 at 08:07 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061124-2025 - 29 Sep 2025 at 11:18 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060463-2025 - 24 Sep 2025 at 09:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059129-2025 - 25 Jun 2025 at 09:46 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034965-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061124-2025 1st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060463-2025 29th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059129-2025 24th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034965-2025 25th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5522 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5630 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5713 ## Notice URLs - http://www.weston.ac.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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