Tender Opportunity: New Fire Training Building – £3 Million Contract
Estimated Contract Value: £3,000,000 (Excluding VAT)
Tender Submission Deadline: 17 December 2026, 12:00 GMT
Planned Contract Period: 1 March 2027 to 15 November 2027
Overview of the Tender Opportunity
A public sector construction opportunity is available for contractors to deliver a new specialist fire training building.
The contract has an estimated value of £3 million excluding VAT (£3.6 million including VAT) and covers a complete works package for the new training facility.
The procurement follows an open competition, structured as a single-lot works contract, and is identified as suitable for eligible small and medium-sized enterprises.
The planned delivery period runs from 1 March 2027 to 15 November 2027.
Contract Structure and Scope of Works
The opportunity comprises a single construction contract covering the specialist training building.
The works classifications identified in the opportunity overview include:
Building construction.
Engineering works.
Building installation.
Completion and finishing works.
The detailed technical requirements are contained in the tender documentation. Contractors should review the full statement of requirements and project drawings to establish the precise scope, interfaces and delivery obligations.
Supplier Eligibility and Requirements
The opportunity is open to eligible SMEs, subject to the qualification and compliance conditions in the tender pack.
Before committing to a submission, suppliers should confirm:
Qualification and participation requirements.
Required insurance cover.
Technical and compliance conditions.
Supporting evidence and relevant project experience.
Pricing and programme requirements.
The opportunity overview does not specify individual insurance limits or financial thresholds. These should be checked in the full procurement documents.
Technical Preparation and Relevant Experience
Bidders should select case studies that demonstrate experience relevant to the published requirements.
The quality submission should explain the proposed delivery approach clearly and connect the contractor’s experience, resources and management arrangements to the project.
Pricing and Delivery Programme
A detailed pricing submission should reflect the full works package and align with a deliverable construction programme.
Contractors should consider procurement lead times, coordination of installation works and completion activities when preparing their approach to the planned March-to-November delivery window.
Tender Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be assessed against two principal award criteria:
Price – 70%
Price carries the greatest weighting. Bidders should prepare a competitive, fully scoped commercial response that follows the tender’s pricing instructions.
Quality – 30%
The quality response remains a significant part of the assessment. It should address the published questions with clear methods, relevant evidence and a credible delivery programme.
A strong submission will combine carefully developed pricing with a convincing explanation of how the works will be delivered.
Important Tender Dates
Clarification Deadline: 26 November 2026, 16:30 GMTTender Submission Deadline: 17 December 2026, 12:00 GMTPlanned Contract Commencement: 1 March 2027Planned Contract Completion: 15 November 2027
Suppliers should review the technical requirements early and raise any questions before the clarification deadline.
How Sterling Tender Solutions Can Help
Preparing a competitive bid for a specialist construction project requires careful review of the requirements and a clear presentation of relevant experience.
Sterling Tender Solutions supports businesses throughout the tender process, including:
Tender readiness reviews: Checking eligibility and identifying gaps in supporting information.
Bid writing support: Developing clear, evidence-based quality responses.
Case study development: Presenting relevant experience against the tender requirements.
Compliance and documentation support: Organising the information needed for submission.
Submission reviews: Checking completeness and consistency against the tender instructions.
Our support helps contractors turn their delivery capability into a structured and persuasive tender response.
Interested in This Opportunity?
With an estimated value of £3 million excluding VAT, this procurement offers an opportunity for contractors capable of delivering a specialist training facility.
The submission deadline is 17 December 2026 at 12:00 GMT.
Need support preparing your bid?
Contact Sterling Tender Solutions to discuss your requirements and how we can support your submission.
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Email: info@sterlingtenders.co.uk
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