Published date: 20 December 2016

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 31 January 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Fire station construction work - 45216121

Location of contract

MK43 0AL

Value of contract

£1,250,000 to £1,500,000

Procurement reference

308/SG/FACILITIES/FIRE STATION/DEC 2016

Published date

20 December 2016

Closing date

31 January 2017

Contract start date

1 May 2017

Contract end date

1 November 2019

Contract type

Works

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

As part of Cranfield University's approved masterplan the University are planning to replace their existing Airport Fire Station with a new, modern BREEAM excellent facility that will conform to the CAA regulations.
Initially, the University is seeking expressions of interest from Contractors only and this as such does not constitute a commitment by the University to engage a Contractor or undertake the design and works, seeking merely to engage with the market place to quantify the level of suitable Contractors available to the University.
An artist's impression and room data sheets will be available to provide you with the Universities vision. The University will be looking for an experienced design and build Contractor to complete the works and the design.
This project will be undertaken using JCT Design and Build (DB 2011) form of contract.
The construction budget will be approximately £1.5m inclusive of VAT. and will include for associated fees etc.
The University has a desirable criterion for Contractors to consider when placing an expression of interest:
You will be expected to have a proven record of undertaking both design and the completion of works, and have worked with airports and associated authorities.
You will be expected to develop this design further using the University's design standards with input from internal and external stakeholders.
You will be expected to obtain planning permisson.
You will be expected to deliver a design and undertake the construction works in both building and external surroundings using the most cost effective building methods available.

PLEASE NOTE THE TIMESCALES GIVEN AT THIS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST STAGE ARE ESTIMATED AND NOT TO BE RELIED UPON. ACCURATE DATES WILL BE GIVEN WHEN THE TENDER IS PUBLISHED.


More information

Additional text

Please use the link below to register, review documents and send your tender response:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cranfielduni/aspx/Home


About the buyer

Contact name

Gail Thorburn

Address

Cranfield University
Bedfordshire
England
MK43 0AL
England

Telephone

01234 758020

Email

procurement@cranfield.ac.uk