Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2c-b9f7-7200-a55d-0df5e6f3ec65/advanced-engineering-centre [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Advanced Engineering Centre [Bedford College](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bedford-college) Estimated value £3,000,000 Published 30 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 21 Dec 2016 ## 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](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Bedford College has secured detailed planning consent for the construction of a three storey Advanced Engineering Centre. The building will be located at the heart of the busy Cauldwell Street campus. Preparation for the project including the discharge of the pre-start planning conditions is well in hand. A site investigation and initial archeological investigation were completed in July 2016. The College are seeking a contractor who has very recent experience of working on a very tight; fully operational FE/HE education site. Students who attend Bedford College range from 14 year old school aged pupils to mature adults. A wide range of courses are offered by the college and the site must remain fully operational at all times during the works. The contractor will be mandated to register the project under the CC Scheme and to achieve a score of at least 38 out of 50. In evaluating the PQQ's; emphasis will be placed on evaluating the nature; scope and number of apprenticeships that are directly attributable to awarding the contract to a particular contractor and their supply chain. SEMLEP as a requirement of their grant assistance will require the college to provide evidence of the number of jobs and apprenticeships that are created as a direct result of this investment. The college will expect the contractor to provide site visits and access to the technical information for the curriculum teaching areas. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work for college buildings Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/bd84f908-ad12-41dd-8a2c-811ba2e2d541) 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 ](/register) [Buyer profileBedford College: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bedford-college)[SectorMore Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Gwelliannau i / Improvement works to the ‘Materials Recovery Facility’ (MRF) Ystâd Ddiwydiannol Cibyn, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2BD Cyngor Gwynedd 54 days left 10 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0f49-7002-8294-fee17b4b2429/gwelliannau-i-improvement-works-to-the-materials-recovery-facility-mrf-yst)[Internal refurbishment of office building, College of Policing Ryton College of Policing Limited 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3264-70ac-b47e-53d4d47c39bd/internal-refurbishment-of-office-building-college-of-policing-ryton)[NDC0130-26 - Installation of Replacement LED Lighting - Greenlanes North Devon District Council 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3605-73e4-a82d-39df6bb2e4f2/ndc0130-26-installation-of-replacement-led-lighting-greenlanes)[CA18576 - Electrical Maintenance. 4 Year Opportunity New College Swindon 33 days left 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1458c-9ef1-72d0-83ac-b95edf2163c7/ca18576-electrical-maintenance-4-year-opportunity)[Electrical Maintenance. 4 Year Opportunity New College Swindon 33 days left 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3744-7068-975c-bbafa5217467/electrical-maintenance-4-year-opportunity)[Rooftop Solar PV O&M Framework 2027 West Sussex County Council 28 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1451e-c38a-70c2-b40d-bef4d791169f/rooftop-solar-pv-om-framework-2027)