Award

Royal Berkshire Archives Extension - AWARD

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council has concluded an award process for the "Royal Berkshire Archives Extension" project, classified under building construction work (CPV code 45210000). The awarded contract, valued at £2,612,663 and spanning from 9 March 2026 to 17 February 2027, is for the extension of the archives building located at 9 Coley Ave, Reading, RG1 6AF. The procurement followed a selective method through a restricted procedure. The award was given to Feltham Construction Ltd on 20 October 2025, after a pre-qualification process which was concluded with an award notice published on 15 January 2026.

This extension project represents a significant business opportunity in the South East of the UK, particularly for businesses within the construction industry. The tender process was suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting the Council's inclusivity towards these organisations. Companies specialising in building construction and looking for growth opportunities through public contracts may find similar future tenders beneficial for expansion, especially if they can qualify through selective procedures like this one. Feltham Construction Ltd's experience and capability to secure such projects position them well within the competitive landscape of public sector works.

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Notice Title

Royal Berkshire Archives Extension - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council is tendering a contract for the supply/provision of an extension to the Royal Berkshire Archives building at 9 Coley Ave, Reading RG1 6AF Bidders must ONLY complete the 'PAS91 Questionnaire - Berkshire Archives' 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. The full specification can be found within the tender pack.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edf28fd9-5c40-48df-a678-cd8e67dd8080
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ac045b5-5d0b-4f54-b5e6-490a1af6733a
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

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,612,663 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 17 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vicky Pearce
Contact Email
vicky.pearce@westberks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01635 503961

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

FELTHAM CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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