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WO2151 Replacement of Temporary Classrooms at Frogwell, Hullavington and Minety Primary Schools

Wiltshire Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 13:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Nov 2025 at 10:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 Sep 2025 at 11:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Apr 2025 at 12:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

26 Mar 2025 at 12:49

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is overseeing a significant procurement process titled "WO2151 Replacement of Temporary Classrooms at Frogwell, Hullavington and Minety Primary Schools". This project targets the education sector, focusing on the design and construction of new classrooms and refurbishments in three primary schools across the Wiltshire region, namely Frogwell Primary School in Chippenham, Hullavington Primary School in Chippenham, and Minety Primary School in Malmesbury. The procurement is structured as a two-stage procedure, including a competitive flexible approach for selecting contractors. Key stages and dates for this project include the end of RIBA Stages 1 to 4 set for March 2026, followed by construction starting in August 2026, with completion planned by November 2027. The process commenced with the planning stage, evolving through tendering and concluding with the award stage, where STEPNELL LIMITED has been identified as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses related to construction, architectural design, and refurbishment within the educational sector. The procurement process is selective, aiming to appoint a main contractor capable of delivering on a full design and build basis. Businesses suited for this opportunity may include lar}ge-scale construction firms and architectural teams specialising in educational facilities, with the capability to collaborate effectively with local government bodies and educational institutions. The forecast cost of the project is estimated at £5.7 million including VAT, giving room for substantial project development and the potential for collaboration with key stakeholders, thus offering a promising landscape for business expansion and increased industry visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WO2151 Replacement of Temporary Classrooms at Frogwell, Hullavington and Minety Primary Schools

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council intend to appoint a main Contractor via a two-stage procurement opportunity to deliver an important project on a full design and build basis across three primary schools in Wiltshire. Stage 1 of the procurement process is to seek expressions of interest from prospective Contractors with a view to shortlisting a maximum of four Contractors to be invited to submit a tender for the project. Stage 2 of the procurement process will be the Invitation to Tender (ITT) itself. The Requirement: The following schools have been identified by the Council as having temporary classrooms which are in a dilapidate state and are in need of replacement by way of either new build developments (Hullavington and Minety), and internal alterations and refurbishment of existing school buildings (Frogwell Primary School): 1. Frogwell Primary School, Chippenham, 2. Hullavington Primary School, Hullavington, Chippenham, 3. Minety Primary School, Malmesbury The purpose of this procurement opportunity is to appoint a contractor on a full design and build basis, in the first instance operating under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement and working closely with the Schools and the Council through RIBA Work Stages 1 to 4. This Stage 1 appointment will include the following outputs: 1. Operating under a single PCSA to deliver the RIBA Work Stages 1 to 4 inclusive for each of the three schools including. 2. The appointment of a Design Team to work with the School and the Employers Representative to fully design each of the three projects to the end of RIBA Stage 4 (technical/construction design) and to present the design for approval at the end of each RIBA work stage including cost plans for Employer approval, 3. To develop a detailed programme for RIBA Stages 1 to 7 for acceptance by the Employer for each of the three projects, 4. To obtain Building Regulations approval and Planning Permission for each of the three projects, 5. To work collaboratively with the Employers Representative to produce a Fixed Price Lump Sum to deliver the construction works for each of the three projects for approval by the Employer. On acceptance by the Council of the fixed price lump sum costs to deliver the construction works for each of the three projects, individual construction contracts will be entered into (JCT Intermediate form of contract with Contractor Design) for each school site. These will be the Stage 2 works, and each school project will be delivered as a standalone project through RIBA Work Stages 5, 6 and 7 (Construction, Handover and in Use). The indicative forecast cost estimate for the Stage 1 pre-construction works is PS450k + VAT and the indicative forecast cost estimate of the Stage 2 post contract works is: Frogwell Primary School PS2.0m + VAT = PS2.4m Hullavington Primary School PS2.0m + VAT = PS2.4m Minety Primary School PS0.75m + VAT = PS0.9m --------------------------- Total Estimated Construction Cost incl VAT PS5.7m Key Programme Dates as follows: RIBA Stages 1 to 4 End August 25 to End March 26 Package Pricing Stage End March 26 to End June 26 Final Design & Fixed Price Lump Sum Approvals End June 26 to Mid July 26 RIBA Stage 5 Construction Start August 26 Handover To be agreed for each of the school sites during the pre-construction stage of the project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083846-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,240,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,240,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,812,696 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£6,054,891 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wiltshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JQ
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEPNELL LIMITED

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