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Rowan Gate School - Renovation Works

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 13:15

Award

03 Oct 2025 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for Rowan Gate School - Renovation Works has been awarded to R F Blount & Sons Ltd by North Northamptonshire Council, located in Corby, UK. The procurement process, under the category of construction work, involves a series of crucial updates, including electrical, mechanical, and building works. Notable elements include upgrading distribution boards, installing a new heating system, asbestos management, and improving classroom environments. The contract is in the 'Award' stage and was finalised on 7 October 2025, with the work expected to be completed by 19 December 2025. The procurement method used is direct, indicating it is below the threshold and contracted without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, electrical, and mechanical sectors, especially those specialising in compliance and safety enhancements. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like R F Blount & Sons Ltd, with expertise in refurbishment and building renovations, would find this type of tender beneficial for growth. The project requires specialised skills in managing hazardous materials and upgrading infrastructure, ideal for companies with specific capabilities in efficient heating systems and statutory compliance work.

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Notice Title

Rowan Gate School - Renovation Works

Notice Description

Electrical Works: Upgrade non complaint DNO head and install upgrade 5no. Distribution Boards (DBs) to maintain statutory compliance. Mechanical Works: Remove existing one-pipe heating system and associated pipework throughout the premise and provide modern efficient and safe heating system for service users. Hazards: To remove asbestos containing materials. Vinyl tiles and bitumen adhesive from classrooms and circulation areas. Undertake essential asbestos management works within plant rooms - Enviro clean and encapsulation of walls. Building Works: Undertake works within extension, the former ALTS section. Remove carpet, existing vinyl flooring and install vinyl throughout and construct essential sensory, hygiene, store rooms and renovate the classrooms and circulation area along with a children's WC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a84f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062897-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£376,283 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£376,283 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R F BLOUNT & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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