Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c52-e9aa-7277-a19e-49dc44fdf04d/gb-bedford-bf0714-classroom-conversion closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Bedford: BF0714 Classroom Conversion [Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bedfordshire-fire-and-rescue-authority) Estimated value £25,000 to £50,000 Published 11 Sept 2020 Deadline Closed 2 Oct 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority is inviting suitably qualified organisations to bid for the conversion of the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) Area, (a former Fire Appliance Bay) based at Bedford Community Fire Station, Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK42 9SB, to a Training Classroom facility. The winning Contractor will be required to deliver the following works: 1.The conversion of the AFS Area, based at Bedford Community Fire Station, Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK42 9SB, to a Training Classroom facility. 2.Install Powder Coated Aluminium window(s) frame and door 3.Install dividing partition wall 4.Install partition wall with fire door and frame to create a storeroom 5.Supply and install FD30 S Fire door and frame to the garage dividing partition wall 6.Supply and install damp proof membrane, insulation and 18mm flooring 7.Install suspended ceiling 8.Install heating and air conditioning equipment 9.Install lighting and electric power points in dado trunking 10.Install external access concrete ramp, to include Hi-Vis edge markings, safety handrail/barrier 11.Final decoration and builders deep clean Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Economic Operators are advised that the Tender Box will open on Monday 14th September at 09:00am. TENDER DOCUMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD FROM THE DELTA PORTAL AS OF 09:00 ON MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER. Read full description ## CPV classification Fire station construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4603fa18-0a53-48c5-a4e5-100d3f8ece8c) 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 Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bedfordshire-fire-and-rescue-authority) [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) [Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark Extension · Newbiggin Town Council · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-19a2-7348-a5cc-3f5ae51ef934/design-supply-and-installation-of-newbiggin-skatepark-extension) [Tender for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a modular UNIT and associated works at ARC healthy living, irvinestown. peaceplus funded upgrade works · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b74-73ec-a6f6-a1af37959997/tender-for-the-design-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-a-modular-unit-and-a) [ESPH AB RDC Sidley Depot (ESPH753) · Rother District Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d19-7155-8fe0-0d917105fca8/esph-ab-rdc-sidley-depot-esph753) [Demolition, Design and Construction of Howard's Lane Public Toilets, Howard's Lane, Wareham · Wareham Town Council · 88 days left · 15 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d8a-7277-bc5b-edc9a127ee5b/demolition-design-and-construction-of-howards-lane-public-toilets-howards-la) [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)