Planning

Community Access Buildings for Wrexham Schools

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

03 Sep 2025 at 08:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Sep 2025 at 15:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Community Access Buildings for Wrexham Schools." This tender belongs to the works industry category and focuses on constructing three timber buildings on different school sites, with locations yet to be confirmed. Interested parties are invited to submit their interest by 22nd September 2025 and should email Marc Johnson at Marc.Johnson@wrexham.gov.uk. The procurement process is governed by Welsh devolved regulations, and with an estimated budget of £250,000, the project aims to commence on 5th January 2026, concluding by 31st March 2026. This engagement follows a planned timeline, intending to benefit school and community access by introducing multi-functional timber buildings.

This procurement opportunity offers a promising ground for businesses in the construction, timber, and associated trades such as roofing and woodwork. SMEs, in particular, are highly encouraged to participate, providing a chance to expand their portfolios through engagement with a public authority. Companies with expertise in constructing educational and community structures, particularly those involving sustainable materials like timber and integrating solar technology, would be well-positioned to compete. The project supports business growth by enabling exposure to governmental procurement with potential future engagements stemming from successfully fulfilling this initial contract. Interested businesses should highlight their capabilities and past relevant experiences to align with Wrexham County Borough Council’s requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Access Buildings for Wrexham Schools

Notice Description

Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) is looking to engage with the market to better understand what suppliers/contractors are available to meet its requirements for the construction of three timber buildings (community access buildings) on three different school sites (locations to be confirmed). The purpose of this engagement is to assist WCBC with its understanding of what is available/possible with regards to the construction of timber buildings on existing school sites. WCBC would like to discuss its requirements and possibilities with interested contractors, with any contractor interested in meeting this requirement encouraged to make contact using the contact details available within this notice. Key requirements of the timber buildings include: - Building structure to be made primarily out of timber - Activity Room - Larger room for Approx. 20 children - Office Space / Room for one member of staff - A Room / Confidential Space for meetings (1 to 1) - Kitchen Space with hand wash and mess type sink - Services - Water and Electrics (taken from existing school) - Heating to be supplied via electric heaters (or similar) - Lighting and power to be freely available within the building - Solar Panels - Capacity and seating configuration - Central table area to seat around 20 children - Building access to be via a ramp and steps Individual building dimensions are to be confirmed but will ideally be of adequate size to meet the above requirements whilst avoiding the need for planning permission if possible. This is a new requirement for WCBC and as such the Council has limited experience/knowledge of these building types, what is possible, or what is the best way to procure/contract for the work. WCBC has grant funding available for these buildings and as such is looking to progress as soon as possible. Interested parties are encouraged to make contact as soon as possible with an overview of their capabilities along with past examples/case studies if possible. Estimated values are currently unknown but anticipated to be below the threshold for works.

Planning Information

Interested parties should email an overview of their business/capabilities along with any relevant experience/examples to Marc.Johnson@wrexham.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05928c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053382-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

03419100 - Timber products

45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work

45214100 - Construction work for kindergarten buildings

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

45214210 - Primary school construction work

45214220 - Secondary school construction work

45214230 - Special school construction work

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45422100 - Woodwork

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Marc Johnson
Contact Email
marc.johnson@wrexham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01978 292798

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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