Tender

SBC Design Team for Removal of RAAC, Replacement Roof and Associated Works

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

Slough Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the formation of a design team to manage the removal of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), replacement of the roof, and associated works at Pippins School. This procurement, classified under construction work and related services, is open to qualified and experienced consultants and falls under the 'services' category. The procurement follows an open competition method under the threshold, with tenders due by 24th November 2025. The project is to commence on 15th December 2025 and is expected to be completed by 15th March 2026. The council is located at Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road, Slough, and operates as a public authority within sub-central government.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the architectural, structural engineering, and mechanical and electrical consultancy sectors, seeking to expand their project portfolios within the public sector. Suitable businesses include those with a proven track record in delivering multidisciplinary design projects for educational institutions. With a total contract value of £108,000, this contract offers both monetary benefits and the potential for long-term partnerships with public organisations. The tender evaluation will balance quality and price equally, providing a level playing field for firms dedicated to delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions.

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Notice Title

SBC Design Team for Removal of RAAC, Replacement Roof and Associated Works

Notice Description

Slough Borough Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced design consultants to form a multidisciplinary team to deliver the design and specification for the replacement of the existing school roof at Pippins School, which contains Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). The government has made removal of RAAC from schools a priority and will be providing the LA with the capital funding for the works. The appointed design team will comprise: - Lead Consultant / Architect - Quantity Surveyor (QS) - Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Consultant - Structural Engineer The successful team will be expected to work collaboratively to deliver a fully coordinated design package suitable for procurement and construction. The Lead Consultant will be retained for the works stage through to RIBA Stage 6 subject to approval by the DfE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070377-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sbcprocurement@slough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

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