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Falkland Primary School Classroom Replacement - AWARD

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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07 Oct 2025 at 08:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the replacement of a classroom at Falkland Primary School in Newbury has reached the award stage. West Berkshire Council is the buying organisation for this project, classified under the industry category of primary school construction work (CPV: 45214210). The process used a restricted procedure method, meaning only pre-qualified bidders were invited to tender. The contract, valued at £3,703,481.34 GBP, was awarded to Ascia Construction Limited and involves constructing a two-storey classroom block and various related works. It commenced on 22nd September 2025, and is set to be completed by 26th October 2026, with the project's location in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and education infrastructure industries. Given the selective procurement method, firms that specialise in similar educational infrastructure projects—and who are adept at pre-qualifying under restricted procedures—stand to benefit. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract to be particularly accessible, as suitability for such organisations is noted. Companies positioned in the South East, or with experience in working with UK councils, will have an advantage in delivering the requirements successfully, fostering business growth through prestigious public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Falkland Primary School Classroom Replacement - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council is tendering a contract for a classroom replacement at Falkland Primary School, Andover Road, Newbury RG14 6NU. Bidders must ONLY complete the 'PAS91 Questionnaire - Falkland Classroom Replacement' document for this first stage. Bidders who are successful at pre-qualification stage will be invited to tender for the contract. Please note the ITT documents have been included but are FOR REFERENCE ONLY and should not be submitted during this first stage tender. Description of the requirement: The project comprises construction of a two-storey classroom block and single storey plant/storage building following demolition of existing modular classroom blocks, provision of a replacement netball court and associated hard and soft landscaping, including alterations to main car park and other associated works The full specification can be found within the tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-676e8cca-f53d-4c1b-97ff-ee9770b3d5f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/725ae7b8-0cc3-4171-81e7-20e9ed4c8205
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45214210 - Primary school construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,703,481 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 26 Oct 2026 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
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASCIA CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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