Award

The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities

THE MERCIAN TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2025 at 10:15

Tender

03 Dec 2024 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Mercian Trust, under the framework of an open procedure, recently completed the procurement process for the design and construction of new sports facilities at Queen Mary's Grammar School in Walsall. The project, categorised under construction work, aims to enhance the school's sporting infrastructure via the installation of an artificial pitch and other sporting amenities. While the initial contract was set with a tender process closing on 14th February 2025 and ultimately awarded to Blakedown Sport & Play Limited for a value of approximately £1.16 million, the operational details for the contract which started on 29th April 2025 indicate the tendering stage was a robust challenge, emphasized by the requirement for electronic and written submissions assessed on quality and price criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction and architectural design sector, particularly those specialising in sports facility development. Companies that can demonstrate strong economic capabilities, with a minimum turnover of £24 million and sufficient insurance levels, could potentially find similar future opportunities fruitful. The open procedure in this past procurement also suggests an inclusive environment for businesses equipped to meet high-quality standards and technical proficiency, enabling them to grow through engagement in large-scale public sector projects.

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Notice Title

The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities

Notice Description

The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities, design and construction of new sports facilities as part of the school's improvement programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities, design and construction of new sports facilities as part of the school's improvement programme. The documentation for this requirement has been drafted by Baily Garner LLP, the procurement process is being administered by Crescent Purchasing Consortium.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c1e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017539-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work

45212225 - Sports hall construction work

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,156,644 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 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
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@themerciantrust.org
Contact Phone
+44 1922211388

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 2PG
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Paddock
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLAKEDOWN SPORT & PLAY

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