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Published 29 Jun 2026, 17:16 BST

Official UK procurement notice

East Surrey College Ground Floor Conversion and Remodelling Project - Expression of Interest (EOI) and Contractor Shortlisting Stage

Official notice

Authority: East Surrey College (Central government)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdReserved for SMEs and VCSEsReserved: K02000001SME suitable
Published estimate£350,000£420,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 6 Jul 2026
Contract term 2 moends 9 Oct 2026 · starts 3 Aug 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Orbital South Colleges is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably experienced contractors for the proposed Ground Floor Conversion and Remodelling Project at East Surrey College, Gatton Point North Campus, Redhill.

The project comprises the conversion and remodelling of existing ground floor accommodation to create a new Client Services area, classroom spaces, hot-desking and flexible working areas, together with associated circulation routes.

The anticipated works include:

  • Internal conversion and remodelling works;
  • Partitioning, finishes and associated builders' works;
  • Electrical installations and data infrastructure works;
  • Access control installations;
  • Mechanical ventilation works, including MVHR provision;
  • Associated service alterations and coordination with existing building services;
  • Making good and associated refurbishment works.

The College intends to undertake a two-stage procurement process.

Stage 1 will comprise this Expression of Interest (EOI) and contractor shortlisting exercise. Contractors will be assessed on relevant experience, capability, resources, programme capacity, insurance compliance and references.

Following evaluation of EOI submissions, a shortlist of contractors will be invited to participate in the formal Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage.

This notice relates to the EOI and shortlisting stage only. No pricing submissions are required at this stage.

CPV: Construction work

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 2 moSMEPublished value£350,000
Contract period: 3 Aug 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 (2 mo)Value: £350,000 exc. VAT · £420,000 inc. VAT

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: Following evaluation of Expressions of Interest, shortlisted contractors will be invited to participate in a formal tender process. Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT), taking into account quality, technical merit, relevant experience, programme, resource proposals, project delivery approach, social value and price. Detailed award criteria and weightings will be provided to shortlisted tenderers within the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
29 Jun 2026, 17:16 BST
Last source update
29 Jun 2026, 17:16 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-060935
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Construction work
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+1 moreSouth West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf81 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Reserved participation area
K02000001

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Electronic submission allowed
Submission deadline
6 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
6 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Further information regarding this procurement can be found at:

www.orbitalsouthcolleges.ac.uk ↗

EOI submissions must be submitted electronically by email to:

tenders@esc.ac.uk

The email subject line should state:

"East Surrey College Ground Floor Conversion and Remodelling Project - EOI Submission"

Contractors should submit all requested EOI information by the published submission deadline.

To facilitate efficient evaluation of submissions, contractors should notify their nominated referees in advance and ensure they are willing and available to provide references promptly if contacted by the College. The College may contact referees during the EOI assessment period.

Late, incomplete or non-compliant submissions may not be considered.

No electronic auction will be used as part of this procurement process.

Timeline

29 Jun 2026 → 3 Aug 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published121 days ago
    29 Jun 2026, 17:16 BST
  2. Clarification questions by114 days ago
    6 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline114 days ago
    6 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Contract starts87 days ago
    3 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    29 Jun 2026, 17:16 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

East Surrey College

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PJHC-5126-YVTT · GB-UKPRN: 10002130 Gatton Point, London Road, Redhill RH1 2JX, REDHILL, South East, RH1 2JXContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender