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CA18437 - Trinity Arts & Leisure Centre; Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project

Location: BedfordBuyer: ADB (UK) LIMITED
Stage: Tender Date: 18th September 2026 (4 days ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Contracts Finder

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. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18437. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18437 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Summary: ADB (UK) LIMITED is procuring works for the Trinity Arts & Leisure Centre in Bedford: an upgrade to the building’s main heating and hot water generation system. The requirement covers careful decommissioning, strip-out and disposal of the existing plant, followed by the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a new system. The completed installation must comply fully with the tender drawings, specifications and schedules. This is a mechanical and electrical building-services project, with the published classification covering electrical installation work for heating and other electrical building equipment (CPV 45315000). The work is based in Bedford, at the Trinity Arts & Leisure Centre. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Tender deadline: 5th October 2026 13 days remaining

Services relating to the Police Education Qualifications Framework PEQF

Location: KempstonBuyer: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire
Stage: Planning Date: 15th September 2026 (1 week ago) Value: Not specified Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Request for Information - Higher Education Institution. Scoping exercise for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police Forces.

Summary: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire is scoping services for the Police Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF), covering higher education, university-level adult education, specialist training and training programme services. The work is intended to support the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police Forces. It is therefore aimed at higher education institutions and other organisations able to design and deliver recognised education and training for police personnel. The requirement is a service rather than a supply or construction contract, with the focus on delivering education and qualifications within the PEQF. The buyer is the Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, and the service area covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.

Future notice: 1st March 2028 526 days remaining

Trinity Arts & Leisure Centre; Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project

Location: BedfordBuyer: Bedford College
Stage: Tender Date: 15th September 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 is procuring works to upgrade the heating and hot-water system at the Trinity Arts & Leisure Centre in Bedford. The requirement is for a mechanical and electrical contractor to carefully decommission, strip out and dispose of the existing main heating and hot-water generation plant. The appointed contractor will design, supply, install and commission a new main heating and hot-water generation system in accordance with the tender drawings, specifications and schedules. This is a building-services and mechanical/electrical installation project, including heating-system replacement and associated electrical building-equipment work. The work is classified under CPV 45315000. The contracting organisation is Bedford College, and the project is intended for delivery at its Trinity Arts & Leisure Centre in Bedford.

Tender deadline: 5th October 2026 13 days remaining

Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Rights of Way - Seasonal Vegetation cuts, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance

Location: BedfordBuyer: Bedford Borough Council
Stage: Tender Date: 9th September 2026 (2 weeks ago) Value: £1M-£10M Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: As a Unitary Council we have responsibility for Grass cutting & land management and have a statutory duty regarding levels of grass cutting due to duty to maintain the highway specified in Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980. The requirement involves the outsourcing of this provision to a provider who will develop a programme, manage and carry out Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Grip maintenance, Rights of Way - Seasonal Vegetation cuts, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance Services in accordance with our Specification and ensure legal compliance, public safety, and aesthetic standards are met. Lot 1 - grass cutting, hedge, suds and watercourse Lot 2 - rights of way SVC (seasonal vegetation cut) Lot 3 - grip cutting (cut within highway verge to ensure drainage occurs) Lot (read more...)

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is buying outsourced grounds and highway vegetation maintenance services across Bedford. The requirement covers planning, managing and delivering highway grass verge and hedge cutting, seasonal vegetation cuts on rights of way, grip cutting to maintain drainage, and maintenance of SUDS and watercourses. It also includes mowing and baling at countryside sites. The work supports the council’s statutory highway maintenance responsibilities and must meet the specification, legal requirements, public safety obligations and expected aesthetic standards. The procurement is divided into four service areas: grass, hedge, SUDS and watercourse maintenance; rights of way seasonal vegetation cutting; grip cutting; and mowing and baling at countryside sites. This is a services contract for suppliers operating in grounds maintenance, vegetation management, highway maintenance or related land-management services.

Tender deadline: 28th October 2026 36 days remaining

CA18437 - Trinity Arts & Leisure Centre; Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project

Location: BedfordBuyer: Bedford College
Stage: Tender Date: 9th September 2026 (2 weeks ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Contracts Finder

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. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18437. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18437 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Summary: ADB (UK) LIMITED is procuring works for the Trinity Arts & Leisure Centre in Bedford: an upgrade to the building’s main heating and hot water generation system. The requirement covers careful decommissioning, strip-out and disposal of the existing plant, followed by the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a new system. The completed installation must comply fully with the tender drawings, specifications and schedules. This is a mechanical and electrical building-services project, with the published classification covering electrical installation work for heating and other electrical building equipment (CPV 45315000). The work is based in Bedford, at the Trinity Arts & Leisure Centre. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Tender deadline: 12th October 2026 20 days remaining

Trinity Arts & Leisure Centre; Heating & Hot Water Upgrade Project

Location: BedfordBuyer: Bedford College
Stage: Tender Date: 9th September 2026 (2 weeks 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 is procuring works to upgrade the heating and hot-water system at the Trinity Arts & Leisure Centre in Bedford. The requirement is for a mechanical and electrical contractor to carefully decommission, strip out and dispose of the existing main heating and hot-water generation plant. The appointed contractor will design, supply, install and commission a new main heating and hot-water generation system in accordance with the tender drawings, specifications and schedules. This is a building-services and mechanical/electrical installation project, including heating-system replacement and associated electrical building-equipment work. The work is classified under CPV 45315000. The contracting organisation is Bedford College, and the project is intended for delivery at its Trinity Arts & Leisure Centre in Bedford.

Tender deadline: 12th October 2026 20 days remaining

School and Special Transport Open Framework

Location: BedfordBuyer: Bedford Borough Council
Stage: Tender Date: 9th September 2026 (2 weeks ago) Value: £10M-£100M Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Bedford Borough Council has a statutory duty to provide free home to school travel for compulsory school-aged children who meet nationally prescribed eligibility criteria and for post-16 students who meet locally determined criteria. To fulfil this duty, the Council commissions transport services from external providers using a range of vehicle types to meet the diverse needs of routes and individual passengers. In addition, the School and Specialist Transport Team arranges transport for a range of Adult and Children's Social Care requirements, including contact sessions, day services, and respite provision. To support the efficient and compliant procurement of these services, the Council is establishing a new Open Framework to replace the existing Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The procurement process will be conducted electronically through the ADAM eProcurement (read more...)

Summary: Bedford Borough Council is procuring passenger transport services through a new School and Special Transport Open Framework, replacing its existing purchasing arrangement. The framework will support free home-to-school travel for eligible compulsory school-age children, locally eligible post-16 students, specialist education and alternative provision, as well as Adult and Children’s Social Care journeys such as contact sessions, day services and respite care. It also covers non-emergency medical transport to healthcare facilities, treatment centres, clinics and appointments. Six service categories cover vehicles carrying 1–3, 4–8, 9–16, 17–33, or 49-plus passengers, plus medical transport. Services may involve passenger assistance, safeguarding and reasonable adjustments for individual needs. The work is for authorised Council service users and will be delivered under individual route and call-off requirements.

Tender deadline: 5th October 2026 13 days remaining

CA18401 - Window Cleaning Service

Location: BedfordBuyer: ADB (UK) LIMITED
Stage: Tender Date: 7th September 2026 (2 weeks ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Contracts Finder

Description: Bedford College is seeking a single, reliable provider to deliver a high-quality window cleaning service across all campuses in Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The appointed contractor must demonstrate best value, transparent costing, and the ability to maintain consistently excellent standards throughout the contract term. Full details of the building specifications and cleaning frequency requirements are included within the tender pack. This contract is offered on 1-year extensions up to maximum of four years To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18401. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18401 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Summary: Bedford College is procuring a single-provider window-cleaning service for all its campuses in Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The work covers routine cleaning of campus windows, with the required building specifications and cleaning frequencies set out in the tender requirements. This is a facilities and cleaning services contract, classified under CPV 90911300 for window-cleaning services. The appointed supplier will be responsible for delivering consistently high standards across the college estate and for providing a reliable service throughout the contract term. Businesses specialising in commercial window cleaning for education, public-sector or multi-site estates should find the scope relevant, particularly where they can operate across the named counties and coordinate delivery across several campuses.

Tender deadline: 7th October 2026 15 days remaining

Window Cleaning Service

Location: BedfordBuyer: Bedford College
Stage: Tender Date: 7th September 2026 (2 weeks ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Bedford College is seeking a single, reliable provider to deliver a high-quality window cleaning service across all campuses in Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The appointed contractor must demonstrate best value, transparent costing, and the ability to maintain consistently excellent standards throughout the contract term. Full details of the building specifications and cleaning frequency requirements are included within the tender pack. This contract is offered on 1-year extensions up to maximum of four years

Summary: Bedford College is procuring a single provider for window-cleaning services across its campuses in Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The work covers the college’s buildings and requires cleaning to the specifications and frequencies set out in the tender pack. The requirement is for a reliable contractor able to deliver consistently high standards across multiple campus locations, with transparent costing and demonstrable value for money. This is a services contract for window cleaning, rather than the supply of equipment or general facilities management. It is suited to a business that can organise and maintain a consistent service across a geographically distributed college estate, following site-specific building requirements and agreed cleaning frequencies.

Tender deadline: 7th October 2026 15 days remaining

CA18409 - Apprenticeship Enrolment, Delivery and Quality Management Platform - Request for Engagement (RFE)

Location: BedfordBuyer: Bedford College
Stage: Planning Date: 2nd September 2026 (3 weeks ago) Value: Not specified Source: Contracts Finder

Description: Bedford College is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to explore apprenticeship enrolment, delivery and quality management platform solutions. The engagement seeks to gather market insight, understand supplier capability, identify emerging innovation, and help inform the College's future procurement strategy and requirements. The exercise consists of: Request for Engagement (RFE) Soft Market Testing Questionnaire Innovation Discovery Form Supplier Capability Survey Optional supplier demonstrations and concept presentations This is a pre-market engagement exercise only and is not a tender, invitation to tender, request for quotation, or call for competition. Participation is voluntary and will not confer any advantage in any future procurement process. The College may subsequently undertake a formal procurement process following completion of this engagement. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity (read more...)

Summary: Bedford College is exploring software for apprenticeship enrolment, delivery and quality management. The intended solution would support the administration of apprenticeships from enrolment through delivery and quality oversight, with the aim of improving or coordinating these activities through a single platform. The procurement is categorised as educational software, covering software packages and information systems. The buying organisation is Bedford College, based on Cauldwell Street in Bedford. The potential solution could be relevant to software providers specialising in apprenticeship management, further education systems, student or learner administration, quality assurance, and related education technology. The engagement refers to solutions for use by the College, while the stated delivery area includes the United Kingdom and wider locations.

Top buyers in Bedford

The public sector organisations involved in the most contracting processes in this area.

  • Bedford Borough Council 886
  • East of England Ambulance Service 161
  • National Highways 142
  • East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust 105
  • Bedford College 80
  • BPHA LIMITED 69
  • Money and Pensions Service 63
  • HEART ACADEMIES TRUST 55
  • HOMES & COMMUNITIES AGENCY 55
  • Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service 44
  • Bedfordshire Police 33
  • The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire 23

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