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WP4058 Blakenall Community Centre Refurbishment

WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Metro Borough Council has completed the tender process for the refurbishment of the Blakenall Community Centre, located at Blakenall Row, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 1LW, within the West Midlands. The contract, titled "WP4058 Blakenall Community Centre Refurbishment," falls under the industry category of multi-functional buildings construction work, with a procurement method of selective tendering through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 975,995, was awarded to CBES Limited on 4th November 2025, and the projected timeline for the work spans from 26th January 2026 to 19th May 2026. The refurbishment includes internal and external building fabric improvements, as well as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. The tender period concluded on 19th September 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with capabilities in building refurbishments and MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing). The extensive scope of work offers collaborative prospects for subcontractors and suppliers of construction materials and equipment. The procurement was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), even though the main contract was awarded to a large company, CBES Limited. Such projects can facilitate business growth through increased exposure, networking, and capacity building within the public sector construction domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP4058 Blakenall Community Centre Refurbishment

Notice Description

Walsall Council ('Council') has a requirement for an organisation to undertake refurbishment works for a Council-owned building, Blakenall Community Centre, leased to a community organisation, Bloxwich Community Partnership. The address is Blakenall Row, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 1LW. The works required comprise of: Internal building fabric refurbishment to comprise new internal ceiling finishes, decorations, and reconfiguration of WC facilities. External building fabric improvements to comprise new waterproofing system to the existing pitched roofs, and upgrade of existing high-level timber fascias and soffits. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing services upgrades to comprise replacement small power distribution, lighting, ventilation, CCTV, access control and communication systems. In addition, modifications to an existing gas fired wet heating system emitters to suit layout amendments. Below ground drainage modifications to suit revised WC layout. Removal of the existing storage container situated adjacent to the North-East elevation, and making good of retained ground surfaces.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25af28d5-9b84-4116-8df6-4243e4b30563
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£975,995 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£975,995 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 19 May 2026 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
WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CBES

Further Information

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