EKC Group Ashford College - Phase 3.
This is the initial expression of interest stage for this contract. Expressions of Interest must be submitted electronically to the Employer's Agent, Woodley Coles, using tenders@woodleycoles.com. • Provide two relevant case studies of FE experience of a similar nature project/client organisation. • Demonstrate experience of and ability to deliver in Kent. • Confirm commitment to be able to deliver against project timescales as noted in Contract Duration. Expressions of Interest will be reviewed against the Conditions of Participation. A shortlist of no more than 6 contractors will be selected to proceed to tender stage. The conditions of participation are; 1. Minimum turnover of £20m 2. Professional indemnity insurance of £10m 3. Two relevant case studies for further education construction experience of a similar nature and scale of the proposed scheme. 4. Kent experience. 5. Confirmation commitment to be able to deliver against project timescales - construction start December 2026 for completion by September 2028.
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The project will deliver a new block on the Elwick Road campus, building on earlier phases to provide a three-storey extension.
Phase 3 will provide circa 1,700m2 gross internal floor area to accommodate a new junior college, a Student Union 'rec room', classrooms, IT suites, staff rooms and associated ancillary space, together with two additional first-floor workshop spaces connecting into the existing Phase 2 plumbing and electrical training facilities.
The existing Student Union facilities within Phase 1 will be consolidated within the new ground-floor accommodation, with a direct relationship to a covered external area overlooking the campus grounds and memorial gardens.
A simple 'grab and go' food and beverage provision is proposed within this space.
EKC Group require a Main Contractor to deliver the above scope across RIBA Stages 4 - 7.
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The project will deliver a new block
The project will deliver a new block on the Elwick Road campus, building on earlier phases to provide a three-storey extension.
EKC Group require a Main Contractor
EKC Group require a Main Contractor to deliver the above scope across RIBA Stages 4.
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