Future opportunity

Building Works at Chisholm House, Corby

  • Bedford College

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2022/S 000-003664

Published 9 February 2022, 9:05am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Bedford College

Cauldwell Street

Bedford

MK429AH

Contact

Craig Pullen

Email

craig@cpconsulting.org.uk

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