Tender

Passivhaus Certifier for the Construction of Causeway Green Primary School

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for providing Passivhaus Certification services specifically for the construction of Causeway Green Primary School. This tender falls under the 'works' category, focusing on construction work and related survey services, and is located in the UK region of UKG37. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions deadline set for 20th March 2026, while enquiries are accepted until 18th March 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, suitable for businesses of varying sizes, with electronic submissions permitted via Sandwell's e-sourcing Portal.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in construction certification and survey services, given its focus on Passivhaus standards. The competitive nature of this tender, based primarily on pricing, offers a distinct advantage for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand into public sector projects. With a contract period stretching from March 2026 to January 2028, businesses have the chance to secure ongoing work that can greatly enhance their portfolio and establish a presence in the UK educational construction industry.

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Notice Title

Passivhaus Certifier for the Construction of Causeway Green Primary School

Notice Description

Provision of Passivhaus Certification services for the construction of Causeway Green Primary School in accordance with the Passivhaus Certifier Scope of Services as published by the Passivhaus Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021497-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

79311100 - Survey design services

79311200 - Survey conduction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

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