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Internal Alterations and Refurbishment Works - Joseph Paxton Campus Birkenhead CH41 ODD

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for internal alterations and refurbishment at the Joseph Paxton Campus in Birkenhead has concluded with an award stage successfully completed by Wirral Council as the contracting authority. The contract falls under the construction industry category, with specific classification as refurbishment work. The procurement was carried out using a limited method without prior publication, which was justified as falling outside the scope of standard directives. The awarded contract, valued at £1,331,889.09, was signed on 26th February 2026, following the cancellation of a previous lot. This project is aimed at enhancing facilities for home school services, with works taking place at Park Road North, Birkenhead, CH41 0DD.

This refurbishment project presents a significant opportunity for growth within the construction sector, particularly for contractors capable of delivering quality and social value alongside competitive pricing. With all bids submitted electronically by SMEs, it highlights the procurement's accessibility for smaller firms, fostering innovation and local economic development. Companies like Whitfield and Brown Developments Ltd, attributed as the successful supplier, can leverage such projects to expand their portfolio of public sector works. Business users within the construction industry focused on refurbishment works will find such opportunities promising for growth and local collaboration.

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Notice Title

Internal Alterations and Refurbishment Works - Joseph Paxton Campus Birkenhead CH41 ODD

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for internal alterations and refurbishment for home school services, Joseph Paxton Campus, 157 Park Road North Birkenhead, CH41 0DD

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for internal alterations and refurbishment for home school services, Joseph Paxton Campus, 157 Park Road North Birkenhead, CH41 0DD

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded via a Further Competition from Procure Partnerships Lot 2 Procure Northwest Construction PS1m - PS5m) Contract Award notice: : 2023/S 000-026092

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06767d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028511-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,331,889 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

WHITFIELD AND BROWN DEVELOPMENTS

Further Information

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