Scope
Reference
GCPN-SteelBuild-2025
Description
1. Introduction
Godmanchester Town Council invites tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the supply, delivery, and full construction of a steel-framed building (13m x 13m) at their Community Plant Nursery.
Godmanchester Community Plant Nursery is a 4.5-acre site with orchards, meadows, woodland and gardens, which is managed by the town council but cared for by over 50 volunteers.. To grow further, we seek a building to securely store equipment such as compact tractors, ride on mowers, handheld petrol equipment but that can also proved essential office space for our growing staff team.
This project includes all groundworks and the construction of three separate internal rooms (two offices and one staff room). The project will support the expansion of our operations and enhance the services the community nursery provides..
2. Scope of Works
2.1 General Overview
The works shall include, but not be limited to:
- Full site preparation and groundworks
- Supply and installation of a steel-framed building (13m x 13m)
- Concrete foundation and floor slab
- External cladding and roofing
- Installation of:
- One (1) roller shutter door (manual or electric - to be specified)
- Multiple PVC windows (size and quantity to be agreed on-site)
- Internal construction of:
- Two (2) separate office rooms
- One (1) staff room/breakroom, possibly storage
- Electrical and lighting installation
- Roof gutters will feed into a water tank positioned adjacent to the building.
- Planning services
- External finishes to match existing surroundings
3. Site Location
Godmanchester Community Plant Nursery
Off Park Lane, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2AG
What3 words: cemented, nails, seating
Site visit can be arranged upon request.
Contact Name-
Kelly Bibby, Email- nursery@godmanchester-tc.gov.uk,
Phone- 07927 132850
4. Specifications
Item Description
Building Size
Height 13m length x 13m width
Eaves 3.0m +
Frame Type Galvanised steel frame
Cladding Insulated metal panels (roof and sides)
Roof Pitch Dual Pitched
Roller Shutter Door
PA Door 1x approx. 2.5m (w) x 2.5m (h) - CNC Door, Un-insulated, Chain operated, to workshop area
1x Single Steel Security door 980mm x 2075mm to Room 1
1x Heavy Duty Steel Fire Exit Door 980mm x 2075mm to workshop area
Windows Double-glazed PVC windows or similar
2x 1000mm x 1000mm to room 1
1x 1000mm x 1000mm to room 2
1x 1000mm x 1000mm to room 3
Internal Rooms 3 internal rooms, each with 1 x 900 x 2100mm internal door and finished with tape and jointed plasterboard finish with smooth skim coat, ready for decoration, or other similar finish.
Room 1 - 6 x 5m
Room 2 - 4 x 5 m
Room 3 - 3 x 5m
Insulation Full building insulation to comply with UK regulations
Flooring Power floated concrete floor, internal vinyl/office-appropriate flooring
Services Electrical wiring, sockets, lighting & heating. See photo below for electricity source. ( No water & drainage connections required)
5. Groundworks
Groundworks to include:
- Site clearance and levelling
- Excavation and sub-base preparation
- Concrete foundations and reinforced slab
- Connection to existing services (electricity)
- Excavation of trenches along the existing track, from the identified location (see photo below) to the main electricity supply point to facilitate electrical connections or infrastructure installation.
6. Timeline
Milestone Estimated Date
Tender Submission Deadline [Insert Date]
Contractor Appointment [Insert Date]
Works Start Date [Insert Date]
Completion Date [Insert Date] (subject to weather & approvals)
7. Contractor Requirements
Bidders must provide:
- Company profile and relevant experience
- Method statement and proposed timeline
- Health & Safety policy
- Proof of insurance (public liability, employer's liability)
- 2-3 references for similar works
- Price breakdown (materials, labour, VAT, contingencies)
8. Evaluation Criteria
Tenders will be evaluated based on:
- Price competitiveness
- Relevant experience and past performance
- Compliance with specification
- Proposed delivery timescale
- Quality of materials and workmanship guarantees
9. Submission Instructions
Please submit tenders to:
Godmanchester Community Plant Nursery
Attn: Kelly Bibby
Email: nursery@godmanchester-tc.gov.uk
Subject Line: "Steel Building Tender - GCPN"
Deadline: [Insert Date and Time]
Late submissions may not be considered.
10. Image References
Proposed Site Location - Site to be cleared of storage sheds and containers ahead of work commencing
Total value (estimated)
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026
- Possible extension to 31 July 2026
- 7 months
Description of possible extension:
Weather related delays
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- GG - Guernsey
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 October 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
7 November 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Value for money | Cost |
Weighting description
Tenders will be evaluated based on:
- Price competitiveness
- Relevant experience and past performance
- Compliance with specification
- Proposed delivery timescale
- Quality of materials and workmanship guarantees
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
Nursery Tender - Photos New Offices and Store SEP25.pdf
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.godmanchester-tc.gov.uk/
Contracting authority
Godmanchester Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMHV-7612-BGGJ
Town Hall, 1 Post Street
Godmanchester
PE29 2NB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kelly Bibby
Telephone: 07927 132850
Email: Nursery@godmanchester-tc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.godmanchester-tc.gov.uk/
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government