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Supply and Construction of Steel Building

Godmanchester Town Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 09:59.

Opportunity overview

1. Introduction Godmanchester Town Council invites tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the supply, delivery, and full construction of a steel-framed building (13m x 13m) at their Community Plant Nursery. Godmanchester Community Plant Nursery is a 4.5-acre site with orchards, meadows, woodland and gardens, which is managed by the town council but cared for by over 50 volunteers.. To grow further, we seek a building to securely store equipment such as compact tractors, ride on mowers, handheld petrol equipment but that can also proved essential office space for our growing staff team. This project includes all groundworks and the construction of three separate internal rooms (two offices and one staff room). The project will support the expansion of our operations and enhance the services the community nursery provides.. 2. Scope of Works 2.1 General Overview The works shall include, but not be limited to: - Full site preparation and groundworks - Supply and installation of a steel-framed building (13m x 13m) - Concrete foundation and floor slab - External cladding and roofing - Installation of: - One (1) roller shutter door (manual or electric - to be specified) - Multiple PVC windows (size and quantity to be agreed on-site) - Internal construction of: - Two (2) separate office rooms - One (1) staff room/breakroom, possibly storage - Electrical and lighting installation - Roof gutters will feed into a water tank positioned adjacent to the building. - Planning services - External finishes to match existing surroundings 3. Site Location Godmanchester Community Plant Nursery Off Park Lane, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2AG What3 words: cemented, nails, seating Site visit can be arranged upon request. Contact Name- Kelly Bibby, Email- nursery@godmanchester-tc.gov.uk, Phone- 07927 132850 4. Specifications Item Description Building Size Height 13m length x 13m width Eaves 3.0m + Frame Type Galvanised steel frame Cladding Insulated metal panels (roof and sides) Roof Pitch Dual Pitched Roller Shutter Door PA Door 1x approx. 2.5m (w) x 2.5m (h) - CNC Door, Un-insulated, Chain operated, to workshop area 1x Single Steel Security door 980mm x 2075mm to Room 1 1x Heavy Duty Steel Fire Exit Door 980mm x 2075mm to workshop area Windows Double-glazed PVC windows or similar 2x 1000mm x 1000mm to room 1 1x 1000mm x 1000mm to room 2 1x 1000mm x 1000mm to room 3 Internal Rooms 3 internal rooms, each with 1 x 900 x 2100mm internal door and finished with tape and jointed plasterboard finish with smooth skim coat, ready for decoration, or other similar finish. Room 1 - 6 x 5m Room 2 - 4 x 5 m Room 3 - 3 x 5m Insulation Full building insulation to comply with UK regulations Flooring Power floated concrete floor, internal vinyl/office-appropriate flooring Services Electrical wiring, sockets, lighting & heating. See photo below for electricity source. ( No water & drainage connections required) 5. Groundworks Groundworks to include: - Site clearance and levelling - Excavation and sub-base preparation - Concrete foundations and reinforced slab - Connection to existing services (electricity) - Excavation of trenches along the existing track, from the identified location (see photo below) to the main electricity supply point to facilitate electrical connections or infrastructure installation. 6. Timeline Milestone Estimated Date Tender Submission Deadline [Insert Date] Contractor Appointment [Insert Date] Works Start Date [Insert Date] Completion Date [Insert Date] (subject to weather & approvals) 7. Contractor Requirements Bidders must provide: - Company profile and relevant experience - Method statement and proposed timeline - Health & Safety policy - Proof of insurance (public liability, employer's liability) - 2-3 references for similar works - Price breakdown (materials, labour, VAT, contingencies) 8. Evaluation Criteria Tenders will be evaluated based on: - Price competitiveness - Relevant experience and past performance - Compliance with specification - Proposed delivery timescale - Quality of materials and workmanship guarantees 9. Submission Instructions Please submit tenders to: Godmanchester Community Plant Nursery Attn: Kelly Bibby Email: nursery@godmanchester-tc.gov.uk Subject Line: "Steel Building Tender - GCPN" Deadline: [Insert Date and Time] Late submissions may not be considered. 10. Image References Proposed Site Location - Site to be cleared of storage sheds and containers ahead of work commencing

Classification

  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV48000000 — Software package and information systems
  • CPV50000000 — Repair and maintenance services
  • CPV51000000 — Installation services (except software)
  • CPV55000000 — Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
  • CPV60000000 — Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Lots

  • Lot 1£120k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
GCPN-SteelBuild-2025
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
works
How to submit
nursery@godmanchester-tc.gov.uk https://www.godmanchester-tc.gov.uk/
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
20 Nov 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
7 Nov 2025, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
10 Oct 2025, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
120,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
144,000

Renewal

Description
Weather related delays

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Tenders will be evaluated based on: - Price competitiveness - Relevant experience and past performance - Compliance with specification - Proposed delivery timescale - Quality of materials and workmanship guarantees

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Value for money
Type
cost

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Jul 2026, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 10
Region
GG
Country
GG
Country Name
Guernsey

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Id
48000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Software package and information systems
Entry 3
Id
50000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Entry 4
Id
51000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Installation services (except software)
Entry 5
Id
55000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
Entry 6
Id
60000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Entry 3
Id
A-5603
Format
application/pdf
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 4
Id
060140-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
26 Sept 2025, 13:08

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PMHV-7612-BGGJ
Name
Godmanchester Town Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH12
Country
GB
Locality
Godmanchester
Postal Code
PE29 2NB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Town Hall, 1 Post Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PMHV-7612-BGGJ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Kelly Bibby
Telephone
07927 132850

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Godmanchester · UKH12 · PE29 2NB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · GG · Guernsey
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05a335-2025-09-26T13:08:25+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·