---
title: "Tender for the provision of Civil Engineering & Groundworks Services - 4 year approved works contractor opportunity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06475c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEW COLLEGE SWINDON"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Tender for the provision of Civil Engineering & Groundworks Services - 4 year approved works contractor opportunity

Buyer: NEW COLLEGE SWINDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06475c

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## Summary

New College Swindon has initiated a tendering process seeking qualified suppliers for the provision of Civil Engineering and Groundworks Services as part of a four-year contract opportunity. The contract, with an estimated value of £528,000, is intended to support various groundworks at their Swindon campuses: Queens Drive Campus and North Star. This open procurement method provides a competitive environment under the works category, with submissions required electronically by 27th March 2026. The enquiry period concludes a week prior, on 20th March 2026. The contract is subject to funding availability, starting on 1st May 2026, and continuing until 30th April 2030. The procurement is aligned with the UKPGA legal framework, specifically focused on access road construction and site preparation work.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the civil engineering and construction sector, particularly those specialising in reinforced concrete work, access road construction, and site clearance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social ventures are especially well-suited for participation. The evaluation criteria highlight not just price—with a weight of 50%—but also quality, sustainability, and social value, allowing innovative businesses focusing on these areas to showcase their expertise. For enterprises eager to expand their portfolio within a structured public-sector environment, engaging in this tender process could considerably bolster future business growth.

## Notice

New College Swindon is inviting suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to participate in a tender for the provision of Groundworks and Civil Engineering Services. This procurement will establish a 4 year Approved Contract supporting a broad range of groundworks across our Queens Drive Campus (SN3 1AH) and North Star (SN2 1DY) campuses. The estimated total contract value is approximately PS528,000 subject to funding availability and not a guaranteed commitment to spend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010159-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £528,000 |
| Lots value | £528,000 |
| 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 | NEW COLLEGE SWINDON |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN3 1AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Walcot and Park North |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 45233226 - Access road construction work
- 45262310 - Reinforced-concrete work

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 16:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010159-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010159-2026
  4th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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