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Bletchley Campus; Salix Project

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ORGANIZATION

Milton Keynes College

LOCATION

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£1,680,000

DEADLINE

February 18, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

45214300

REFERENCE

001243-2026

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Original Tender Description

Milton Keynes College wishes to procure the design and construction of the following works: The replacement of Air Handling Units and associated ductwork on the roof of the main building at Bletchley Campus, and the replacement of all associated pipework and heat emitters within the building. The project scope includes remedial work to the existing roof, builders work in connection with services, strip out of the existing heating plant, integration of the new heating system with existing air source heat pump plant, new environmental controls, and commissioning of the completed installation. Design information for the project is contained within the tender pack. The tender pack can be obtained from Craig Pullen - craig@cpconsulting.org.uk
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided tender notice.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific eligibility requirements are explicitly stated in the provided tender notice.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to design and construct HVAC system upgrades.
  • Capability to replace Air Handling Units and associated ductwork on the roof of the main building.
  • Capability to replace associated pipework and heat emitters within the building.
  • Experience in remedial work to existing roofs.
  • Experience in builders work in connection with services.
  • Capability to strip out existing heating plant.
  • Expertise in integrating new heating systems with existing air source heat pump plant.
  • Capability to install new environmental controls.
  • Capability to commission the completed installation.
  • Ability to meet quality standards as the bid will be evaluated 60% on quality.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Financial capacity to undertake a project with an estimated contract value of 1,680,000.0 EUR.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid by the deadline: 2026-02-18 12:00:00.
  • Obtain the full tender pack, including design information, from Craig Pullen at craig@cpconsulting.org.uk.
  • Prepare a submission that addresses both quality (60% weighting) and price (40% weighting).

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Summary:
This tender notice from Milton Keynes College invites bids for the design and construction of HVAC system upgrades, including Air Handling Unit replacement and associated works, at Bletchley Campus, with an estimated value of £1.4M, a submission deadline of 18 February 2026, and evaluation based on 60% quality and 40% price.

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67
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender notice provides a clear project description and evaluation weighting but suffers from significant omissions regarding legal compliance, transparency, and completeness, particularly concerning the tender documents and specific qualification criteria.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The tender notice is critically deficient in explicitly stating mandatory exclusion grounds and specific eligibility requirements, which are fundamental for legal compliance and fair competition. The manual distribution of tender documents also raises concerns regarding transparency and equal access.

Absence of explicitly stated mandatory exclusion grounds.
Absence of specific eligibility requirements.
Clarity40/100

While the project description is clear and the evaluation weighting is specified, the overall clarity for potential bidders is severely hampered by the lack of detailed eligibility, exclusion, financial, and quality evaluation criteria.

Lack of specific financial capacity metrics.
Missing detailed sub-criteria for quality evaluation (60% weighting).
Completeness83/100

The tender notice is significantly incomplete. Key documents, such as the full tender pack containing design information, are not attached. Essential legal and qualification requirements are missing, making it difficult for bidders to prepare a comprehensive and compliant submission.

No tender documents attached to the notice.
Missing mandatory exclusion grounds.
Fairness60/100

The absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility criteria, and specific financial requirements, combined with the manual distribution of tender documents, creates a risk of unequal treatment and reduced transparency, potentially compromising the fairness of the competition.

Risk of unequal treatment due to manual tender pack distribution.
Lack of objective criteria for assessing financial capacity.
Practicality40/100

The manual process for obtaining tender documents is outdated and impractical. The 6-month contract duration for a complex design and construction project involving significant HVAC and roof work appears very ambitious, potentially leading to rushed execution or unrealistic expectations for bidders.

Manual tender pack retrieval is inefficient and lacks modern e-procurement benefits.
6-month contract duration seems very short for the described scope of design and construction work.
Data Consistency100/100

The information provided within the notice is internally consistent. However, the primary issue is the significant lack of comprehensive data and documentation required for a robust tender process.

Sustainability0/100

The tender notice does not include any specific requirements or considerations related to environmental sustainability, social aspects, or innovation, representing a missed opportunity for a modern public procurement.

Absence of green procurement criteria.
Absence of social criteria.

Strengths

Clear and detailed project description.
Explicit weighting for quality (60%) and price (40%).
Relevant technical capability requirements aligned with the project scope.
Estimated value is disclosed.

Concerns

Absence of mandatory exclusion grounds and specific eligibility requirements.
No tender documents attached; manual retrieval process via email.
Missing detailed evaluation criteria for the 60% quality weighting.
Generic and non-specific financial capacity requirement.
Potentially unrealistic 6-month contract duration for a complex design and build project.

Recommendations

1. Publish all tender documents, including design information, on a dedicated e-procurement portal to ensure transparency and equal access.
2. Clearly define mandatory exclusion grounds, specific eligibility criteria, and objective financial capacity requirements.
3. Provide detailed sub-criteria for the 60% quality evaluation to ensure objective assessment.

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