Award

Construction of a New Special AP School in Kerry, Powys

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 08:55

Tender

14 Jun 2024 at 08:00

Planning

31 Jan 2024 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council initiated a procurement process for the construction of a new Special Alternative Provision (AP) School in Kerry, Powys, Mid Wales. This contract, classified under the works category for special school construction, was conducted using an open procedure. The procurement process began with planning and progressed through tendering to awarding, with the contract being signed with S J Roberts Construction Limited on 20th January 2026. The project was fully completed under a JCT Design and Build Contract 2016. The contract, valued at £10,246,175.45, required a suitably experienced contractor to act as the Principal Contractor for constructing a 1,653 m² school designed with sustainable features meeting high environmental standards. The procurement process adhered to EU principles, ensuring transparency and competitiveness.

This procurement opportunity highlights significant growth potential for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those capable of delivering complex projects with sustainable and low-carbon requirements. Companies with experience in school construction and the ability to provide social value through their operations are especially well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The inclusion of social and environmental performance criteria demonstrates an increasing focus on community and sustainability outcomes, allowing businesses to differentiate through expertise in these areas. Participation in such tenders can enhance business credibility, expand portfolios with high-value projects, and foster valuable relationships with local authorities.

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Notice Title

Construction of a New Special AP School in Kerry, Powys

Notice Description

Powys County Council sought to engage suitably experienced and qualified Contractors to tender for the Design and Construction of a Special AP School in Kerry, Powys, Mid Wales under a JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 with a Schedule of Amendments. The contract has now been awarded and signed the with the successful tenderer S J Roberts Construction Limited.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Powys County Council sought to engage a suitably experienced, qualified, and competent Contractor, to act as Principal Contractor for the construction of a new 1,653 m2 special AP school in Kerry, Powys.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043614
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006886-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45210000 - Building construction work

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

45214230 - Special school construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45320000 - Insulation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45350000 - Mechanical installations

45410000 - Plastering work

45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work

45430000 - Floor and wall covering work

45440000 - Painting and glazing work

45450000 - Other building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,246,175 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@powys.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1597826000

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Postcode
LD1 5LG
Post Town
Llandrindod Wells
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL24 Powys

Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Llandrindod South
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S J ROBERTS CONSTRUCTION

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