Tender

Dundonald Primary School and Merton Park Primary School Fire Safety Improvement Works

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 09:14

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is inviting tenders for fire safety improvement works at Dundonald Primary School and Merton Park Primary School, located in England, United Kingdom. This project falls under the construction industry category, specifically classified as construction work (CPV 45000000). This open procurement process, detailed in the McBains' tender pack, is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions being 19th December 2025 at 12:00 GMT. The contract period is scheduled from 16th February 2026 to 30th April 2026, with work to be carried out over the February and Easter breaks to minimise disruption to the schools. The project is valued at £80,000 GBP and is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents ample opportunities for business growth, particularly for construction companies and contractors with expertise in fire safety improvement and remedial works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement method is conducive to these types of businesses. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to establish a working relationship with the London Borough of Merton, potentially leading to future contracts. Businesses with a focus on public sector construction projects and an interest in expanding their portfolio in the education sector may find this tender particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dundonald Primary School and Merton Park Primary School Fire Safety Improvement Works

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to procure construction works for the fire door remedial works at Dundonald and Merton Park Primary Schools - please refer to the McBains' tender pack for full details. Works will be undertaken over the February and Easter breaks 2026 in order to reduce impact on schools Additional information: All correspondence and tender information can be found on the London Tenders Portal ref DN799161. Only compliant tenders received via the portal will be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f2b9b92-0c46-4143-b41d-3b5e12e44577
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Marina Bowyer
Contact Email
marina.bowyer@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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