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Pupil Referral Unit, Cockett, Swansea

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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03 Mar 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea initiated a public procurement process titled "Pupil Referral Unit, Cockett, Swansea," in the construction industry category, specifically covering general construction work. The procurement, located in Swansea, was intended to complete the development of a Pupil Referral Unit following the previous contractor, Dawnus, entering administration. This process, classified as works under CPV code 45000000, involved demolition, design, and construction activities along with associated external works, drainage, and services. Procurement was conducted under extreme urgency using a limited method without prior publication due to unforeseeable events under Public Contract Regulations 2015. However, the procurement stage currently stands cancelled, and no further contractual obligations continue as of 3rd March 2026.

Despite the cancellation, such tenders provide substantial opportunities for construction firms to advance their business offerings, especially those specialising in building, mechanical, electrical, drainage, and engineering works. Companies that can provide comprehensive solutions for design, demolition, and construction services in urban locations could be well-placed to compete effectively in similar future contracts, should circumstances re-initiate similar procurement needs. Local and regional authorities such as the City & County of Swansea offer pathways for growth through publicly funded projects, providing substantial development contracts that are vital for garnering credibility and expanding market reach in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Pupil Referral Unit, Cockett, Swansea

Notice Description

The project involves the completion of the contact following Dawnus going into administration. The original works comprised of the demolition of the existing training centre and the adjacent houses (Ty Cwm and Ty Gwaun) together with the development of the design to enable construction of the proposed Pupil Referral Unit, together with all associated external works, drainage and services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The project involves the completion of the contact following Dawnus going into administration. The original works comprised of the demolition of the existing training centre and the adjacent houses (Ty Cwm and Ty Gwaun) together with the development of the design to enable construction of the proposed Pupil Referral Unit, together with all associated external works, drainage and services.

Procurement Information

The original contractor awarded the contract for the Cockett Pupils Referral Unit project has gone into administration and confirmed that they will not be completing any further works on the project. Therefore under regulations 32 (2)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. For reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority. The time limits for the open or restricted procedures or

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06605b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018721-2026
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45232450 - Drainage construction works

45232452 - Drainage works

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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