Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Bedford College
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK429AH
Contact
Craig Pullen
Telephone
+44 7531975978
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH24 - Bedford
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Building Works at Chisholm House, Corby
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45210000 - Building construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The Bedford College Group are planning the complete refurbishment of the three story Chisholm House situated at 9 Queens Square, CORBY, NN17 1PD. Chisholm House was constructed in the 1960's and is currently mostly unoccupied. It is situated largely over the Boots/Wilco retail units at the end of the Willow Place Shopping Centre. The work will predominantly be on the two floor [95%] located above the shopping level, although there will be a small area of new build on the Ground Floor. The project is fully funded via the Government Towns Fund and the core consultant team are appointed [Architect; Structural and M&E Engineer]. The works [an explicit condition of the grant] shall achieve net carbon zero. The College are therefore seeking to appoint an experienced contractor partner who can demonstrate a recent and suitable track record in this area of building works to deliver this project. The total GIA site area is 3635 m2; comprising - 87m2 [Ground floor - shopping deck level]; 1174 m2 - First Floor; 1174 m2 - Second Floor.
Site visits are encouraged and details will be provided with the tender pack. The procurement will be via a two stage process. The contract will be let using a JCT Contractors Design Form of contract. The Architect and Structural Engineer will be novated. Currently the project is at RIBA Stage 1 so early contractor engagement will be required.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,100,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Bedford College Group are planning the complete refurbishment of the three story Chisholm House situated at 9 Queens Square, CORBY, NN17 1PD. Chisholm House was constructed in the 1960's and is currently mostly unoccupied. It is situated largely over the Boots/Wilco retail units at the end of the Willow Place Shopping Centre. The work will predominantly be on the two floor [95%] located above the shopping level, although there will be a small area of new build on the Ground Floor. The project is fully funded via the Government Towns Fund and the core consultant team are appointed [Architect; Structural and M&E Engineer]. The works [an explicit condition of the grant] shall achieve net carbon zero. The College are therefore seeking to appoint an experienced contractor partner who can demonstrate a recent and suitable track record in this area of building works to deliver this project. The total GIA site area is 3635 m2; comprising - 87m2 [Ground floor - shopping deck level]; 1174 m2 - First Floor; 1174 m2 - Second Floor.
Site visits are encouraged and details will be provided with the tender pack. The procurement will be via a two stage process. The contract will be let using a JCT Contractors Design Form of contract. The Architect and Structural Engineer will be novated. Currently the project is at RIBA Stage 1 so early contractor engagement will be required.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 February 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes