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Supply and Construction of Steel Building

Descriptions

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

Timeline

Published Date :

26th Sep 2025 18 days ago

Deadline :

7th Nov 2025 in a 24 days

Contract Start :

1st Jan 2026

Contract End :

30th Jun 2026

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Status :

Open

Procedure :

N/A

Suitable for SME :

Yes

Nationwide :

No

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Details

Notice Type :

Tender

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk

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