Tender Opportunity: Specialist Education Facility Construction – £600,000 Contract
Estimated Contract Value: £600,000 (Excluding VAT)
Tender Submission Deadline: 30 November 2026, 12:00
Anticipated Contract Period: 29 March 2027 to 19 May 2028
Overview of the Tender Opportunity
A construction opportunity is available for a principal contractor to deliver an extension and internal remodelling works at a specialist education facility.
The project will create a secure entrance facility and convert existing rooms into specialist education spaces, alongside improvements to accessibility and external areas.
The estimated contract value is £600,000 excluding VAT (£720,000 including VAT).
The procurement follows a below-threshold open competition and is structured as a single-lot works contract.
The anticipated delivery period runs from 29 March 2027 to 19 May 2028.
Contract Structure and Scope of Works
The works combine a small new extension with internal refurbishment and external improvements.
The principal elements comprise approximately:
33 m² of new single-storey extension.
140 m² of internal remodelling.
The project also includes courtyard security, safer external areas and accessibility improvements.
New Extension and Entrance Facilities
The works include a new secure entrance, office, accessible WC and meeting room.
Contractors should review the drawings and specification to understand the relationship between the new extension and the existing building.
Internal Remodelling
Existing accommodation will be remodelled to provide teaching, breakout and dining spaces.
The kitchen is to be retained, apart from replacement of its door. Bidders should account for this retained element when reviewing the scope and planning the works.
External Works and Accessibility
The external package includes:
Courtyard enclosure and protective measures.
Safety surfacing.
Footpaths and dropped kerbs.
Tactile paving.
Accessible parking.
Landscaping.
Bollard lighting.
Drainage alterations.
The proposed delivery approach should address how these elements will connect with the entrance and remodelled accommodation.
Supplier Eligibility and Requirements
The opportunity is for a principal contractor capable of coordinating building, refurbishment and external works.
Interested suppliers should review the full tender pack to confirm all qualification conditions, technical requirements and supporting evidence.
The opportunity overview does not specify financial thresholds, insurance levels or mandatory accreditations.
Technical Preparation
Bidders should develop responses that explain their approach to the extension, internal remodelling and external works.
Relevant preparation considerations include:
Sequencing new construction and alterations to existing rooms.
Coordinating building services and drainage changes.
Protecting retained elements.
Delivering secure and accessible routes.
Managing quality and completion activities.
Site access, occupancy arrangements and any restrictions on working hours should be confirmed from the tender documentation before finalising the programme.
Pricing Preparation
The pricing submission should cover the full package and clearly reflect the distinction between new works, alterations and retained facilities.
Contractors should check the pricing schedule against the drawings and specification to identify any points requiring clarification.
Tender Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be assessed against two award criteria:
Quality Proposals – 60%
Quality carries the greatest weighting. Bidders should explain their proposed methods clearly and support their responses with evidence relevant to the tender questions.
Price – 40%
Price represents a substantial part of the assessment. The commercial submission should be competitive, complete and consistent with the technical proposals.
A strong bid will demonstrate a practical delivery approach supported by accurate pricing.
Important Tender Dates
Clarification Deadline: 18 November 2026, 12:00
Tender Submission Deadline: 30 November 2026, 12:00
Anticipated Contract Commencement: 29 March 2027
Anticipated Contract Completion: 19 May 2028
Suppliers should review the technical information and raise any questions before the clarification deadline.
The opportunity overview does not specify the time zone for these deadlines; bidders should confirm it in the full procurement documents.
How Sterling Tender Solutions Can Help
Education refurbishment bids benefit from a clear explanation of how new works, existing facilities and external improvements will be coordinated.
Sterling Tender Solutions supports businesses with:
Tender readiness reviews: Checking requirements and identifying missing information.
Technical bid writing: Developing clear, project-specific quality responses.
Experience and evidence preparation: Presenting relevant construction and refurbishment projects.
Compliance support: Organising supporting documentation.
Submission reviews: Checking that responses address the tender instructions and evaluation criteria.
Our support helps contractors present their delivery approach clearly and prepare a complete submission.
Interested in This Opportunity?
With an estimated value of £600,000 excluding VAT, this project offers a defined package of extension, refurbishment and accessibility works within a specialist education setting.
The tender submission deadline is 30 November 2026 at 12:00.
Need support preparing your tender submission?
Contact Sterling Tender Solutions to discuss the opportunity and how we can support your bid.
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