Planning

Lionheart Cowes Phase 2

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Feb 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council is currently in the planning stage of the "Lionheart Cowes Phase 2" procurement process, which involves considerable improvement works at Cowes. The project is categorised under construction work, with key elements including roof upgrades, creation of specialised teaching rooms, and enhancements to kitchen and external areas. This tender falls within sub-central government procurement and will operate under an open competition process. The contract is valued at £250,000, with a projected gross amount of £300,000. Interested suppliers should note the submission deadline of 11th May 2026 and anticipate the contract period starting from 27th July 2026 and ending on 30th October 2026. Further notices are expected by 31st March 2026, highlighting the ongoing communication channels available.

This tender provides notable opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and educational infrastructure improvements. It is particularly suitable for SMEs due to its below-threshold status with open competition, allowing smaller businesses to effectively compete. Companies with expertise in roofing, lighting, and specialist teaching room setups will find the work scope aligns well with their capacities, offering a chance for growth via public sector engagement. The comprehensive nature of the improvements also means that firms with a diverse service offering, encompassing building refurbishment and upgrades, can fully leverage this tender to expand their portfolio within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Lionheart Cowes Phase 2

Notice Description

The provision of improvement works to roof, specialist teaching rooms creating a science lab, food tech and art rooms, doors upgrades, kitchen improvements and access works. Need to include upgrade of lighting in the admin areas, roof survey, immediate roof repairs needed, renewal of guttering and downpipes, creation of specialist rooms for science, food tech and art. Review internal and external door sets. Review front external areas for improvement including paving and parking review. Kitchen improvements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016493-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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