This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 13:09

Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves The City of Liverpool College engaging in a summer works project at the Vauxhall Road centre, focusing on the joinery machine shop and electric workshop fit-out. This project, titled "Summer Works Vauxhall Road," falls under the industry category of building construction work and is located in Liverpool, UK. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to KROL CORLETT CONSTRUCTION LIMITED on 3rd July 2026. The procurement method used was an open competition below the threshold, which enabled wider participation while aligning with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework. The contract is valued at £444,611.04 gross and is set to commence on 3rd July 2026, ending on 31st August 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for companies involved in building construction, specifically those adept at fitting out workshops with joinery and electrical components. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like KROL CORLETT CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, are ideal candidates for such opportunities. The focus on open competition allows SMEs to compete equitably, providing growth potential through engagement in sub-central government projects. Being part of such frameworks not only forecasts revenue growth but also facilitates partnerships and deepens market penetration, positioning businesses strategically within the public works sector.

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Notice Title

Summer Works Vauxhall Road

Notice Description

Mini competition via existing Minor Works framework for Summer works to be carried out at our Vauxhall Road centre for the joinery machine shop and electric workshop fit out.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One year optional extension was included within this tender opportunity, a date for return has to be added to this notice but please note this tender has already been awarded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062826-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,083,332 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,083,332 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£370,509 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 9DW
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KROL CORLETT CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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