Award

Demolition and Site Clearance of Woodchurch Leisure Centre - Phase 2

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jan 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Demolition and Site Clearance of Woodchurch Leisure Centre - Phase 2," managed by Wirral Council, is completed under the award stage. This project, categorised within the demolition, site preparation, and clearance works industry, took place in Wirral, with an official contract signed on 17th December 2025. The procurement method utilised is a direct award without prior publication, recognising its scope outside standard directive applications. The project was delivered under the Procure Partnerships North West Framework, targeting demolition engagements valued between £50k to £1m.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the demolition and construction sectors. J Freeley Ltd, an SME based in Manchester, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for regional businesses to expand their portfolios. Companies proficient in site clearance, especially those adept in handling complex demolition tasks including the removal of substructures and utility installations, would find similar projects an excellent avenue for business augmentation.

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Notice Title

Demolition and Site Clearance of Woodchurch Leisure Centre - Phase 2

Notice Description

Woodchurch Leisure Centre at Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch Wirral CH49 8EU - Carry out the complete demolition and site clearance of disused leisure centre to include removal of foundations, existing swimming pool and all associated plant room equipment, Basements, Basement/Swimming Pool Floors, any below ground Fuel Storage Bund and attached Electrical Substation including all switchgear and equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Woodchurch Leisure Centre at Carr Bridge Road, Woodchurch Wirral CH49 8EU - Carry out the complete demolition and site clearance of disused leisure centre to include removal of foundations, existing swimming pool and all associated plant room equipment, Basements, Basement/Swimming Pool Floors, any below ground Fuel Storage Bund and attached Electrical Substation including all switchgear and equipment.

Procurement Information

This contract is a direct award via Procure Partnerships (Procure North West Framework) Demolition Lot PS50k - PS1m Contract Award notice: : 2023/S 000-026092

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001814-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45111100 - Demolition work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£659,949 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lyndsay Miles
Contact Email
lyndsaymiles@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J FREELEY

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