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Tender Opportunity: Campus Car Park & External Works – South Wales

Paul Steen
5 days ago
3 min read

Estimated Contract Value: £500,000 (Excluding VAT)Tender Submission Deadline: 27 November 2026, 12:00 GMT Contract Location: South Wales, United Kingdom


Overview of the Tender Opportunity

A construction tender opportunity is available for civil engineering contractors to deliver a new campus car park and associated external infrastructure works in South Wales.

The contract has an estimated value of £500,000 excluding VAT (£600,000 including VAT). The works include car park construction, surfacing and foundations, together with vehicular and pedestrian connections to the existing road network.

The procurement is a below-threshold open competition, structured as a single-lot works contract. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The estimated delivery period runs from 1 February 2027 to 16 April 2027.


Contract Structure and Scope of Works

The project comprises one lot covering the car park and associated external civil engineering works.

The scope includes:

  • Construction of a new campus car park and external areas.

  • Car park formation and associated external works.

  • Road surfacing and foundation construction.

  • Vehicular access connections.

  • Pedestrian route connections.

  • Links into the existing road network.

Contractors should review the technical drawings and pricing schedule carefully to establish the full extent of the works and prepare an appropriately costed submission.


Supplier Eligibility and Requirements

The opportunity is suitable for SMEs with relevant civil engineering and external works capabilities.

Interested contractors should review the full qualification requirements before deciding to bid. The opportunity overview does not specify detailed financial thresholds, insurance levels or mandatory accreditations; these should be checked in the procurement documents.


Technical Preparation

When preparing their submissions, bidders should consider how they will demonstrate their approach to:

  • Delivering the specified car park, surfacing and foundation works.

  • Coordinating vehicular and pedestrian connections.

  • Planning resources and activities within the estimated construction period.

  • Meeting the requirements shown in the technical drawings.

  • Completing the pricing schedule accurately and consistently.

These are bid preparation considerations and should be aligned with the actual questions and requirements in the tender pack.


Social Value Preparation

Social value forms part of the tender evaluation. Bidders should review the specified requirements and prepare clear, achievable commitments supported by an appropriate delivery approach.


Tender Evaluation Criteria

Submissions will be assessed against three award criteria:

  • Pricing – 60%

Pricing carries the largest weighting. Bidders should ensure their commercial submission reflects the full scope of works and follows the pricing schedule.

  • Technical – 30%

The technical response should address the tender’s delivery requirements and explain how the proposed approach will meet them.

  • Social Value – 10%

Bidders should demonstrate how their proposed commitments address the social value requirements set out in the procurement documents.

A competitive submission will need to balance a well-supported price with clear technical responses and credible social value commitments.


Important Tender Dates

Clarification Deadline: 13 November 2026, 12:00 GMTTender Submission Deadline: 27 November 2026, 12:00 GMTEstimated Contract Commencement: 1 February 2027Estimated Contract Completion: 16 April 2027

Suppliers should review the procurement documents early and raise any questions about qualification requirements, technical drawings or pricing before the clarification deadline.

The contract dates are estimates and should be checked against the final tender documentation.


How Sterling Tender Solutions Can Help

A strong construction bid starts with a clear understanding of the project requirements, evaluation criteria and supporting evidence.

Sterling Tender Solutions helps businesses assess opportunities and prepare organised, compliant tender submissions.


Our support includes:

  • Tender readiness reviews: Checking the requirements against your business’s capabilities and identifying information needed for the bid.

  • Opportunity searches: Finding public sector contracts relevant to your services and experience.

  • Bid writing support: Developing clear responses to technical and social value questions.

  • Documentation support: Helping organise the evidence and supporting material required for submission.

  • Mobilisation planning: Supporting preparations for delivery following a successful award.

For civil engineering businesses seeking public sector work, this opportunity provides a defined package of car park construction and associated external works.


Interested in This Opportunity?

With an estimated value of £500,000 excluding VAT, this South Wales project may be a suitable opportunity for contractors experienced in car park construction, surfacing and external infrastructure.

The tender submission deadline is 27 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT.



Need help preparing your bid?

Contact Sterling Tender Solutions to discuss the opportunity and the support available for your submission.

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