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Wilstock Primary School

Somerset County Council

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12 Mar 2026 at 15:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the construction of a new 7-class Wilstock Primary School in Bridgwater has been completed under the authority of Somerset Council. The tender, categorised under 'Construction work', was awarded following a mini competition via the Southern Construction Framework, with the procurement method described as selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value amounts to £7,435,510 GBP and the contract period spans from 14th February 2026 to 31st December 2027. Although the tender status is marked as complete, the award date is noted as 12th March 2026, following an earlier tender period ending on 13th October 2025. This project encompasses a wide range of delivery addresses across British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialising in educational infrastructure projects, to demonstrate their capabilities and gain visibility in a large-scale public sector initiative. The procurement process was open to competition, offering businesses the chance to engage with Somerset Council, potentially leading to further collaboration in future projects. The supplier, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd, has been identified as the successful candidate for this project. Businesses with capabilities in construction and infrastructure management, especially those familiar with framework agreements and selective procurement processes, may find similar opportunities conducive to business growth in partnering with local government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wilstock Primary School

Notice Description

New 7-class Primary School at Wilstock, Bridgwater Awarded following mini competition via Southern Construction Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a5f53ce-eef4-4fba-9ac5-3ac8bfd39832
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f60c687c-8ab8-4417-a68c-14b9fd55634a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,435,510 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,435,510 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd

Further Information

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