Award

Merton Bank Primary Structurals

ST HELENS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 12:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

27 May 2025 at 15:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council successfully completed the procurement process for structural works at Merton Bank Primary School, located in St Helens, United Kingdom (region UKD71). The contract, awarded to STERLING SERVICES (NORTHERN) LIMITED, falls under the industry category of construction work. Initiated as an open tender, the competition adhered to a below-threshold open competition method. Key milestones in this process included a tender period concluding on 17th June 2025. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st August 2025, with a gross value of £38,232.82. The procurement stage is now complete, and the award status is active, with the contract having been signed on 1st August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the construction sector, and is well-suited for SMEs that specialise in structural works and have experience in handling similar projects. The procurement process focused equally on cost-effectiveness and quality assurance, evaluating bids on a 65% cost and 35% quality basis. As such, businesses with competitive pricing strategies and high-quality service guarantees stand to benefit from such opportunities with the public authority. Moreover, the open competition approach provides a transparent platform for any eligible business that meets the tender criteria to gain footholds in public sector contracts, thereby facilitating business growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Merton Bank Primary Structurals

Notice Description

Merton Bank Primary Structurals - works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05275b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049486-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,232 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STERLING SERVICES (NORTHERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049486-2025
    18th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027879-2025
    27th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • www.the-chest.org.uk
    Project ref DN776007 No tender documents will be sent to you - you need to navigate to the "my opportunities" section and download the documents from the Chest website. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity - please post them on the messaging facility on the Chest. Messages sent outside of the Chest will not be responded to. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SENT THROUGH THE CHEST. Submissions sent via any other method will not be accepted. Please ensure that you leave enough time to upload your documents before the closing date / time, as late or incomplete submissions may not be accepted.

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