Award

CA14973 - The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities

THE MERCIAN TRUST

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AwardUpdate

29 Apr 2025 at 10:15

Award Notice
Tender

03 Dec 2024 at 14:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process recently completed for "CA14973 - The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities" was managed by The Mercian Trust. Located at Sutton Road, Walsall, England, the buyer sought services in the architectural design and construction work industry, specifically targeting sports facilities. The procurement, classified under CPV codes such as 71220000 for architectural design services and 45212200 for construction work for sports facilities, involved an open procedure procurement method. The tender, which was published on 3 December 2024, had its procurement status marked as complete by 28 April 2025. The construction phase was set to commence on 29 April 2025 and conclude by 22 August 2025.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design and construction, particularly those focused on sports facilities. Suitable participants for this procurement were primarily small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as reflected in the buyer's suitability criteria. Blakedown Sport & Play Limited, a company known for its expertise in sports facility construction, was the successful supplier, awarded on 29 April 2025. Businesses in related sectors can leverage similar opportunities to enhance their portfolio by aligning their services to match the needs of educational institutions and large trusts looking to invest in comprehensive sports infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA14973 - The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities

Notice Description

The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities, design and construction of new sports facilities as part of the school's improvement programme. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA14973. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA14973 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52c4f8b6-7b14-4189-a691-d0adbe2d0359
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac82ab10-927c-48b3-992a-7335290ce683
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work

45212225 - Sports hall construction work

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,156,644 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 22 Aug 2025 1-6 months
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
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 2PG
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Paddock
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLAKEDOWN SPORT & PLAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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