Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf6-641c-715c-bca2-c8eb4b18b21b/provision-of-modular-temporary-accommodation-and-associated-groundworks-and-site pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Modular Temporary Accommodation and Associated Groundworks and Site Preparation [Reading Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/reading-borough-council) Estimated value £1,400,000 to £1,600,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Reading Borough Council is seeking suppliers / contractors who are highly experienced in the supply of modular temporary residential accommodation, including site preparations, foundations and services installation. ### Location and History and Requirements Reading Borough Council has a site to the north east of Reading which it wishes to use to accommodate between 20 and 30 modular construction 2 bedroom apartments. The site has previously been used as a mobile home park and it has a service road along its length, with road access via the bordering residential area. The works required, include: • Clearing the site of the existing temporary foundations, removal of redundant services • Preparation of site and construction of foundations to suit proposed modular buildings • Installation of the full range of services, electricity, water, drainage and communications. • Supply, fit out and installation of modular units • Landscape works, including construction of amenity/play space and car parking. The contract value is expected to be in the region of £1.6m. Organisations who believe they can fulfil the requirements and would anticipate being able to carry out all the works should notify the council of their interest. A brief summary of their organisational experience and capability (no more than 2 sides of A4) by 5pm on 8th March 2016 using the correspondence function in In-Tend. In order to respond you will need to register on In-Tend select "view details" then "express interest" and you will be able to create correspondence and attach your response. Reading Borough Council intends to use the information supplied to assess whether suitable specialist providers exist to meet our requirements. If the Council decides that there is sufficient interest from specialist suppliers /contractors we may decide to proceed with a procurement exercise via further advertisement, which will formerly invite tenders. The Council does not commit to enter into a formal procurement exercise at this stage. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5ab7c81a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Reading Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/reading-borough-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Treloweth Community Hall Alterations and Extension Project · Carn Brea Parish Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4991-71db-baac-ffae413f1c41/treloweth-community-hall-alterations-and-extension-project) [Norwich City Verges Mowing 2026 · Norse Eastern Ltd · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fd9-70eb-b920-a66dc3e661e1/norwich-city-verges-mowing-2026) [Gwasanaethau Toeau - Gwaith cyfalaf wedi'i gynllunio ac atgyweiriadau ymatebol / Roofing Services - Planned capital works and responsive repairs · Denbighshire County Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6094-72b9-928b-5c887e7ceea4/gwasanaethau-toeau-gwaith-cyfalaf-wedii-gynllunio-ac-atgyweiriadau-ymatebol) [Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church Wall · Aylsham Town Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6316-7235-8948-8f108b3da399/repair-of-st-michaels-and-all-angels-church-wall) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works)