Tender

Upper Lighthorne Primary School

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for constructing the Upper Lighthorne Primary School, a project valued at approximately £13,300,000 (gross value £15,960,000). The procurement, conducted through an Open Procedure under the Procurement Act, is currently in the tender stage with a closing date of 15th May 2026. The project involves a Two-Stage Design and Build Contract for a 2 Form Entry Primary School, with facilitating works for a third form, and is located in Warwick, UK. Gleeds Cost Management Limited, overseeing project management, contract administration, and cost management, will handle RIBA stages 3 to 7. Relevant documents need to be submitted electronically via the designated tender portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms with expertise in educational infrastructure projects. Businesses specialising in primary school construction and those possessing strong project management capabilities will find this contract appealing, particularly due to the necessity of coordinating complex design and build phases. The selection criteria prioritize cost, quality, and social value, providing an avenue for firms to demonstrate a balance of competitive pricing and high-quality standards. Engaging in this project can enhance a firm's portfolio, especially in the public sector, and foster growth through collaboration with local government entities like Warwickshire County Council.

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Notice Title

Upper Lighthorne Primary School

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council intends to appoint a Supplier under a Two-Stage Design and Build Contract for the construction of a 2FE (with facilitating works for a 3FE) Primary School, namely Upper Lighthorne Primary School. The Project is currently at RIBA Stage 3, which was developed initially by Pick Everard, and more recently, Gleeds. Gleeds will be retained in the following roles: Project Management, Contract Administration and Cost Management (for RIBA Stages 3-7) with all design activities being carried out by the Contractor. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act using the Open Procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030661-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214210 - Primary school construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,300,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 24 Feb 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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

GLEEDS COST MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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