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Construction Contract Leads

Scope

Reference

GMC2412-A

Description

The purpose of this tender is to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver adhoc small to medium fit-out and refurbishment projects with an individual project value of up to GBP 250,000 (excluding VAT) at our Manchester property.

Total value (estimated)

• £2,083,333.33 excluding VAT
• £2,500,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 24 June 2026 to 23 June 2029
• Possible extension to 23 June 2030
• 4 years

Description of possible extension:

option to extend by one (1) period of twelve (12) months.

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

• 45000000 - Construction work

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Submission type

Requests to participate

Deadline for requests to participate

20 March 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Suppliers to be invited to tender

Minimum 5 suppliers

Award decision date (estimated)

5 June 2026

Award criteria

Weighting description

Pass/fail mandatory requirement

Scored case studies

Other information

Applicable trade agreements

• Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Competitive flexible procedure description

Stage One Selection Stage

Stage One will be open to all interested suppliers.

Suppliers will be assessed against the published selection criteria as set out in this procurement document. The selection criteria will be evaluated in accordance with the stated scoring methodology.

Following evaluation, the GMC intends to shortlist up to five (5) suppliers to progress to Stage Two.

If two or more suppliers are tied on score at the shortlist threshold, the GMC reserves the right to increase the number of suppliers progressing to

Stage Two.

Only shortlisted suppliers will be invited to participate in Stage Two.

Stage Two – Initial Tender Stage

Shortlisted suppliers will be issued with an Invitation to Tender (ITT).

Suppliers will be required to submit a tender addressing the published award criteria, which will include:

Quality

Commercial proposal

Social value

An Information Security Questionnaire

Tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the published award criteria and weightings outlined in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.

Following evaluation, the GMC intends to shortlist up to three (3) suppliers to progress to Stage Three.

Where there is a tie at the cut-off point, the GMC may increase the number of suppliers progressing.

Stage Three – Clarification and Negotiation Stage

Shortlisted suppliers may be invited to attend a structured clarification interview conducted via MS Teams.

The interview will consist of a 45-minute question-and-answer session. The discussion may cover the following areas (as set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT)):

Quality proposals

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Implementation approach

Price

Social value commitments

Terms and Conditions

The GMC may enter negotiations with bidders in these areas.

All negotiations will be conducted in accordance with the principles of:

Equal treatment

Transparency

Proportionality

Integrity

The GMC will not disclose confidential information of one bidder to another and will ensure that negotiations do not distort competition.

Following the conclusion of clarifications and any negotiation re-evaluation will be undertaken strictly in accordance with the published award criteria.

The contract will be awarded to the supplier submitting the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT).

Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice

Good understanding of market and sector knowledge.

Documents

Associated tender documents

GMC2412-A Small Works Manchester - Invitation To Tender - stage 1

Raising concerns policy

Documents to be provided after the tender notice

Stage two Invitation to tender document will be issued to shortlisted suppliers from Stage one

Contracting authority

General Medical Council (GMC)

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXLD-1125-PGBY

3 Hardman Street

Manchester

M3 3AW

United Kingdom

Contact name: Chris Park

Telephone: +441619236340

Email: chris.park [at] gmc-uk.org

Website:

Region: UKD33 - Manchester

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government