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Tresham Kettering Campus Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project

Location: Milton KeynesBuyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE
Stage: Tender Date: 25th June 2026 (1 week ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Bedford College is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Contractor to undertake the careful decommissioning, strip out and disposal of the existing main heating and hot water generation plant and the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a new main heating and hot water generation system to comply fully with the tender drawings, specifications and schedules provided.

Summary: Bedford College has initiated an open tender process for the Tresham Kettering Campus Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project. This procurement falls under the 'works' category and seeks a Mechanical & Electrical Contractor to decommission and replace the current heating and hot water system. The project is located in the United Kingdom, with the primary delivery area being the region UKH24. Important dates for interested parties include an enquiry period ending on 17th July 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 20th July 2026. The procurement, valued at a gross amount of £420,000, utilises an open competition method, allowing electronic submissions through the MultiQuote platform.

Tender deadline: 20th July 2026 18 days remaining

CA18125 - Tresham Kettering Campus Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project

Location: Milton KeynesBuyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE
Stage: Tender Date: 25th June 2026 (1 week ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Contracts Finder

Description: Tresham Kettering Campus Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18125. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18125 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Summary: The procurement process for the "CA18125 - Tresham Kettering Campus Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project" is being managed by Bedford College. This tender falls under the electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment industry category and is aimed at improving the heating and hot water systems on the Tresham Kettering Campus. The procurement is currently at the 'tender' stage, with an open procedure method. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 20th July 2026, followed by the contract period running from 27th July 2026 to 31st August 2026. The project location serves a diverse range of delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, the Isle of Man, and other international regions, with a total project value estimated at £350,000.

Tender deadline: 20th July 2026 18 days remaining

Open Framework for Emergency Accommodation and Nightly-Let Housing Provision

Location: Milton KeynesBuyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Stage: Tender Date: 24th June 2026 (1 week ago) Value: £10M-£100M Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: This Procurement is for an Open Framework as described in Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023, containing various lots for the provision of Emergency Accommodation and Nightly-Let Housing. It is being run under the open procedure in accordance with the requirements of Sections 19 and 20 of the Procurement Act 2023, which is a formal bidding procedure under which the Open Framework is advertised and all interested organisations or consortia may bid.

Summary: The current procurement process, managed by Bedford Borough Council, seeks to establish an open framework for the provision of emergency accommodation and nightly-let housing. This procurement falls under the services category and is conducted using the open procedure, which allows all interested organisations or consortia to participate. The procurement relates primarily to accommodation services, with a gross budget of £60 million. The tender stage is active, and potential bidders must submit their bids by 29th July 2026. Contracts, divided into various lots, will commence on 1st October 2026 and run until 30th September 2034, primarily located in the UK region of Bedford.

Tender deadline: 29th July 2026 27 days remaining

3g Pitch Resurfacing Works

Location: Milton KeynesBuyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Stage: Tender Date: 17th June 2026 (2 weeks ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: 3g Pitch Resurfacing Works at Wixams for Bedford Borough Council

Summary: Bedford Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for "3g Pitch Resurfacing Works" at Wixams, in the Bedford area. This tender falls under the construction work category for sports facilities, specifically focused on the sports goods and outdoor equipment sector. The procurement is in the tender stage with an open competition process detailed as "Below threshold - open competition." Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 24th June 2026, and the tender period closing on 1st July 2026. Interested parties can engage with this opportunity electronically via the Bedford Council's submission portal.

Tender deadline: 1st July 2026 Expired

CA17988 - Provision of Security Systems Services

Location: Milton KeynesBuyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE
Stage: Tender Date: 5th June 2026 (4 weeks ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Contracts Finder

Description: Bedford College is seeking an efficient and high-quality security systems service across campuses in the Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire regions. Information in respect of the buildings to be covered at each campus and required regularity is included within the tender pack. The security systems company must show best value; and deliver a consistently high level of service. A single provider is required to serve all campuses. The contract is offered on a 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year basis - up to a maximum of four years. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17988. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17988 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 (read more...)

Summary: Bedford College is inviting tenders for the provision of security systems services across its campuses in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire. The procurement falls under the 'Test and evaluation of security equipment' industry category, with the process currently in the Tender stage. The contract is structured to be a single-provider service, with the possibility of renewal over four years. The initial contract period is from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027, with an anticipated total value of £200,000. The tender is open until 1st July 2026, and the method of procurement is the open procedure.

Tender deadline: 1st July 2026 Expired

Provision of Security Systems Services

Location: Milton KeynesBuyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE
Stage: Tender Date: 5th June 2026 (4 weeks ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Bedford College is seeking an efficient and high-quality security systems service across campuses in the Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire regions. Information in respect of the buildings to be covered at each campus and required regularity is included within the tender pack. The security systems company must show best value; and deliver a consistently high level of service. A single provider is required to serve all campuses. The contract is offered on a 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year basis - up to a maximum of four years.

Summary: Bedford College is actively seeking a provider for security systems services across its campuses located in the Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire regions. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open competition method, open to submissions until 1st July 2026. The selected provider will enter into an initial one-year contract, with the possibility of three annual extensions, potentially extending until 31st July 2030. This engagement falls under the services category and has a total estimated contract value of £240,000. Interested parties must ensure they comply with submission guidelines, including registering on MultiQuote as stated in the tender pack.

Tender deadline: 1st July 2026 Expired

CA17955 - Provision of Window Cleaning Services

Location: Milton KeynesBuyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE
Stage: Tender Date: 5th June 2026 (4 weeks ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Contracts Finder

Description: Bedford College is seeking an efficient and high-quality window cleaning service across campuses in the Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire regions. Information in respect of the buildings to be covered at each campus and required regularity is included within the tender pack. The window cleaning company must show best value; and deliver a consistently high level of service. A single provider is required to serve all campuses. The contract is offered on a 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year basis - up to a maximum of four years. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17955. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17955 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 (read more...)

Summary: Bedford College is seeking an efficient and high-quality window cleaning service, with a tender titled "CA17955 - Provision of Window Cleaning Services". This procurement is in the services industry category, specifically focusing on window-cleaning services with a CPV code of 90911300. The services are required across campuses in the Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire regions. The buying organisation, Bedford College, is currently at the tender stage with an open procurement method, meaning the tender is soliciting bids through an open procedure. Interested parties should note the tender period deadline of 1st July 2026 at 12:00 PM, with a contract commencing on 1st August 2026 and potentially extending up to four years on a 1+1+1+1 basis, reaching a maximum end date of 31st July 2027. The total contract value is estimated at £200,000 and is targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it a robust opportunity for local businesses.

Tender deadline: 1st July 2026 Expired

Provision of Window Cleaning Services

Location: Milton KeynesBuyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE
Stage: Tender Date: 5th June 2026 (4 weeks ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Bedford College is seeking an efficient and high-quality window cleaning service across campuses in the Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire regions. Information in respect of the buildings to be covered at each campus and required regularity is included within the tender pack. The window cleaning company must show best value; and deliver a consistently high level of service. A single provider is required to serve all campuses. The contract is offered on a 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year plus 1 year basis - up to a maximum of four years.

Summary: Bedford College is inviting bids for the "Provision of Window Cleaning Services" across its campuses in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. This open procurement process is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 1st July 2026. The estimated contract value is £200,000, exclusive of VAT, and the contract may extend up to four years in duration. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically window-cleaning services, and aims to establish a high-quality, efficient service provider that demonstrates best value for money.

Tender deadline: 1st July 2026 Expired

bpha - Cleaning Services

Location: St AlbansBuyer: BPHA
Stage: Tender Date: 2nd June 2026 (1 month ago) Value: £1M-£10M Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: bpha is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Communal Cleaning Services across its housing portfolio. The contract is divided into two lots: Lot 1 (Inner Circle) covering Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes, including office cleaning at bpha's Bedford office; and Lot 2 (Outer Circle) covering Cambridge, Peterborough, Oxford and Towcester. Services to be delivered under the contract include communal cleaning of shared areas, window cleaning, bin area maintenance, ledge and facade cleaning, and gutter clearance across bpha's residential stock of over 20,000 homes. The contract has an estimated total value of PS733,000 per annum across both lots, with an initial term of three years and up to two optional 12-month extensions, giving a maximum total term of five years. Bidders may (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process for bpha's Cleaning Services is currently in the tendering stage. The buying organisation, bpha, located in Bedford, UK, is looking to appoint service providers for the provision of communal cleaning services across its housing portfolio. The contract, valued at approximately £733,000 per annum, is divided into two lots covering different regions, including Bedford, Cambridge, and Milton Keynes. The tender allows for an initial contract term of three years, with the possibility of two subsequent 12-month extensions. The procurement follows an open, competitive flexible procedure, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 3rd July 2026, and a tender period closing on 2nd November 2026. The contract award is scheduled by 18th December 2026.

Tender deadline: 2nd November 2026 123 days remaining

Fuel Monitoring System

Location: Milton KeynesBuyer: BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Stage: Planning Date: 1st June 2026 (1 month ago) Value: Under £100K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority ("BFRA") is undertaking preliminary market engagement for a potential requirement for a modern fit for purpose Fuel Monitoring System at six of our sites to be used by all BFRA's vehicles, located within the county of Bedfordshire, Headquarters at Kempston, Bedford (2 tanks), Dunstable, Luton (2 tanks), Leighton Buzzard, and Stopsley Community Fire Stations). All fuel transactions are currently recorded manually. The requirement for the Fuel Monitoring System will be: * Installation of Electronic Fuel Capacity Gauges and an Electronic Fuel Monitoring System at each fuelling stations. * The information gathered at each fuelling station will be cloud based and be accessed from PCs at BFRA Headquarters Workshops for analysis. * The Fuel Monitoring System must provide relevant monitoring information. * The Fuel (read more...)

Summary: The Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Authority is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Fuel Monitoring System." This procurement process, initiated on 1st June 2026, seeks to implement an advanced fuel monitoring system at multiple sites in Bedfordshire. The primary focus is on enhancing the current manual recording of fuel transactions to an electronic, cloud-based system. The tender falls under the goods category with a focus on fuel pumps and vehicle refuelling services, with delivery locations including regions UKH21, UKH24, and UKH25. Key dates include the market engagement questionnaire deadline on 3rd July 2026, with further procurement actions anticipated after the planned future notice on 24th August 2026.

Future notice: 24th August 2026 53 days remaining

Top buyers in Bedford

The public sector organisations publishing the most procurement notices in this area.

  • Bedford Borough Council 1,322
  • East Of England Ambulance Service 168
  • Highways England 154
  • Bedford College 128
  • East Of England Ambulance Service Nhs Trust 125
  • Heart Academies Trust 87
  • Money And Pensions Service 80
  • Bpha Limited 65
  • Homes & Communities Agency 50
  • Bedfordshire Fire And Rescue Service 39
  • Bedfordshire Police 34
  • Homes England (the Name Adopted By The Homes And Communities Agency) 27

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