CBC-0569-T-CE Houghton Hall Park - New Visitor Centre Construction
Central Bedfordshire CouncilEstimated Value
£950,000 – £1,000,000
Deadline
12 January 2016
Published
27 November 2015
Type
works
Overview
Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking expressions of interest for the construction of a new visitor centre at Houghton Hall Park, Park Road North, Houghton Regis Bedfordshire. The designs are complete and a Bill of Quantities has been prepared.
The value of the works is considered to be in the region of £950k - £1m and is expected to start 1 March 2016 with an anticipated completion 31 December 2016. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all firms quoting, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all.
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Deadline for receipt of electronic Expressions of Interest is: 12 January 2016 Electronic Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be issued:10 December 2015 Deadline for electronic Tender (ITT) Returns:20 January 2016 Help and support The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process.
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Spacemaker Developments Ltd
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Poplars Construction Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 17 Sept 2026ends 18 Dec 2026£0
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Central Bedfordshire CouncilKey Dates
Published
27 November 2015
Submission deadline
12 January 2016
Notice type
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