Tender

Huntington School Cook House and Wilberforce Block Works

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 13:53

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13 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council has initiated an open procurement process for construction works at Huntington School, specifically the Cook House and Wilberforce Block Works. This tender, categorised within the construction industry, is located in York, United Kingdom, under the sub-central government authority. The current procurement stage is active, with the tender period closing on 16 February 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 9 February 2026. The contract is structured as an open competition, below the threshold, with electronic submissions permitted via the provided link.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those familiar with educational infrastructure projects. With a total allocated budget of approximately £456,360, companies that can deliver quality within budget parameters and align with the project timeline from July 20 to September 4, 2026, stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this project particularly suitable, given its scale and the council's emphasis on a 60:40 price-to-quality ratio in the selection process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Huntington School Cook House and Wilberforce Block Works

Notice Description

Huntington School Cook House and Wilberforce Block Works - Schools work

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060501
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003910-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£380,300 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@york.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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