Scope
Reference
WCPR-183
Description
The successful provider will be appointed to deliver comprehensive construction management and refurbishment services, including the appointment and coordination of all required specialist sub-contractors, to ensure the timely delivery of the new MTSC at Filton.
The estimated overall contract value will be between £1.75m and £2.97m and will not exceed £2.97m. The final project value is dependent on the level of funding secured through an Office for Students (OfS) bid, the outcome of which is expected end of September 2025. Two options are therefore envisaged: Option A, subject to the successful award of bid funding, and Option B, to be delivered without bid funding, with the scope and value adjusted accordingly.
Below details overall budget for Option A and Option B:
Option A - with OfS Grant - £4,5m
Option B - College Funding Only - £2,6m
Estimated construction value [excluding Fees, VAT.
Option A - with OfS Grant - £2,97m
Option B - College Funding Only - £1,75m
Start Date on site
Option A - with OfS Grant - 19/01/26
Option B - College Funding Only - 06/03/26
Completion of the construction works
Option A - with OfS Grant - 31/08/26
Option B - College Funding Only - 31/08/2026
Site Weeks
Option A - with OfS Grant - 32 week, The contractor will be on site to support the college during the moving in period.
Option B - College Funding Only - 25 weeks, The contractor will be on site to support the college during the moving in period.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,600,000 excluding VAT
- £4,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 January 2026 to 1 October 2026
- 8 months, 15 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Your response must be submitted via email to WCGTender@weston.ac.uk by no later than 12:00 PM (midday) on 29 October 2025.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost analysis | Cost | 40% |
| CAPABILITY, ORGANISATIONAL & OPERATIONAL METHODS | Quality | 20% |
| INTERVIEW | Quality | 20% |
| TECHNICAL REFERENCE | Quality | 15% |
| SOCIAL VALUE | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Weston College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10007459
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDXW-8796-BVPP
Knightstone Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 2AL
United Kingdom
Email: WCGTender@weston.ac.uk
Website: http://www.weston.ac.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government