Award

Thorney Close Primary School

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2025 at 09:21

TenderUpdate

26 Mar 2025 at 16:56

TenderUpdate

05 Mar 2025 at 12:32

TenderUpdate

24 Feb 2025 at 11:55

Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 16:46

Planning

22 Nov 2024 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the development of Thorney Close Primary School has reached the award stage, with Sunderland City Council as the buying organisation. The contract involves the construction of a new primary school, including car parks, access roads, and landscaping, on the former Sunningdale School site in Sunderland, UKC23. This substantial project is classified under primary school construction work (CPV: 45214210) and falls within the 'works' category. The open procedure method was used for this procurement, complying with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA), and the contract with Brims Construction Limited was signed on 11 April 2025. The project's total value is approximately £11,730,513.03 GBP, and it encompasses rejuvenation tasks and the installation of modern facilities, scheduled for early delivery to ensure immediate use upon occupation.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialised in educational facility construction and landscaping. Companies with capabilities in developing sports pitches and playground areas will find this contract especially relevant. The project emphasises quality alongside pricing, suggesting opportunities for contractors to highlight value through innovative methods, efficient programming, and a focus on social value. Businesses with expertise in sustainable drainage systems and multi-use game areas may find further competitive advantage. Furthermore, the requirement to potentially accommodate the School's ICT contractor suggests prospects for collaboration in the project’s delivery. This tender aligns well with construction firms poised to deliver high-quality, value-driven projects within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Thorney Close Primary School

Notice Description

Construction of a new primary school with external car parks, access roads and hard & soft landscaping. The new school, on the former Sunningdale School site, is a mix of single storey and two storey elements, tucked between the existing car park and playground. The single storey wing houses the entrance reception, nursery, sport hall, studio, practical kitchen and school kitchen and plant room, the two storey wing houses teaching spaces which all have direct access to the external play spaces. External works include rejuvenation of retained playground and car park, swale/SuDs areas, and creation of new play areas/MUGA and sports pitch. Proposed sports pitch to be established early within construction process and protected during build for immediate use on School occupation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Construction of a new primary school with external car parks, access roads and hard & soft landscaping. The new school, on the former Sunningdale School site, is a mix of single storey and two storey elements, tucked between the existing car park and playground. The single storey wing houses the entrance reception, nursery, sport hall, studio, practical kitchen and school kitchen and plant room, the two storey wing houses teaching spaces which all have direct access to the external play spaces. External works include rejuvenation of retained playground and car park, swale/SuDs areas, and creation of new play areas/MUGA and sports pitch. Proposed sports pitch to be established early within construction process and protected during build for immediate use on School occupation. There may be a requirement to accommodate the School's ICT installation Contractor within the contract programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037020-2025
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

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45214210 - Primary school construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,730,513 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CITY OF SUNDERLAND

Contact Name
Andrew Raft
Contact Email
andrew.raft@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7909320787

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIMS CONSTRUCTION

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