CA18034 - Tameside College - Contractor for Portal Framed Building
Tameside CollegeEstimated Value
Up to £750,000
Deadline
3 July 2026
Published
15 June 2026
Type
works
Overview
Tameside College require a contractor for the design, supply, and construction of a new Construction Skills Hub building within the Tameside College campus. The proposed building benefits from planning approval under permitted development.
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Tameside College is looking for a contractor to design, supply, and build a new Construction Skills Hub building on their campus. The building already has planning permission, so the contractor will need to handle the full design, materials, and construction work.
Requirements
- Ability to design a portal framed building
- Supply of building materials and components
- Construction delivery capability
- No specific certifications or qualifications listed in this notice — check the full tender documents for details on insurance, safety accreditation, or financial standing requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design of the portal framed building to specification
- Supply of all materials and structural components for the building
- Construction and assembly of the building on the Tameside College campus
- Delivery of a complete, functional Construction Skills Hub building
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a design-and-build contract, meaning you need to both design the building and construct it — not just build from existing plans. Check if you have in-house design capability or need to partner with architects.
- 2The notice mentions planning approval already exists, which is good — it means you won't face planning delays, but read the full tender to see what conditions or restrictions the planning permission carries.
- 3Portal framed buildings are a specific structural type (typically steel frames with curved or angled roofs). Make sure your team has experience with this before bidding.
- 4You must register on the MultiQuote platform to see the full tender documents, specification, drawings, and deadline. The notice itself is just a summary.
- 5Look for details on budget, timeline, site access, and any requirements around working on a live college campus (safety, noise, scheduling constraints).
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small contractor without in-house design expertise, consider partnering with an architectural or structural engineering firm early — you can bid as a consortium or subcontract the design work.
- Portal framed buildings are common in education and industrial projects. Check your previous projects and case studies — social value points may be available if you can demonstrate local employment, apprenticeship training (especially relevant for a college), or community benefits.
- Working on a college campus means strict health and safety protocols and scheduling around term times. Factor in additional costs for site management, out-of-hours working, or phased construction, and ask the buyer about these constraints in your clarification questions.
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Tameside CollegeKey Dates
Published
15 June 2026
Submission deadline
3 July 2026
Notice type
Contract
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