B1017 - Bridgend West Pre-Construction Services Agreement

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 11:28

Award

07 May 2026 at 13:53

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Bridgend County Borough Council recently completed a direct award of the Bridgend West Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) to Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd. The contract is focused on supporting urgent design, demolition, and site clearance services necessary for two new primary schools under the Welsh Government’s 21st Century Schools programme, located in the Bridgend region (UKL17), United Kingdom. This direct award, which has a value of £697,261 plus VAT, was formalised on 20th May 2026 and is set to conclude by 4th September 2026. Notably, the council has the option to extend the contract up to the 31st December 2026 if required. The project aligns with both local Planning Authority and Highways Authority requirements, emphasising the need for the awarded firm’s technical expertise.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms experienced in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The project, inherently requiring rapid mobilisation and adherence to tight deadlines, favours businesses that can leverage extensive technical resources and expertise in school infrastructure projects. With the project's focus on swiftly advancing critical educational infrastructure, firms capable of providing efficient, high-quality services within regulatory frameworks would find competitive advantages. Additionally, as public authority procurement continues to prioritise localised and technically complex projects, businesses with prior experience or resources in similar public sector undertakings stand poised to benefit significantly.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

B1017 - Bridgend West Pre-Construction Services Agreement

Notice Description

This is a UK7 - Contract Details Notice, announcing the urgent Direct Award of a PCSA Contract to Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd (WDCL) and follows the publication of the required UK5 - Transparency Notice on 8th April 2026 and a UK6 - Contract Award Notice on 7th May 2026. The PCSA is directly awarded in support of the design and construction of the schools, demolition and site clearance, associated external works and infrastructure removal and diversion (The Works). The value of the Services to be carried out under the PCSA is PS697,261 plus VAT (Including contingencies.). In order for WDCL to provide a firm price for the additional works, which have been deemed necessary by the local Planning Authority and Highways Authority, it is necessary for BCBC to instruct WDCL to carry out the PCSA services. BCBC does not consider it feasible for a third party designer or contractor to carry out the PCSA services, in view of the need for WDCL to rely on the outputs of PCSA services, only WDCL can enter into the PCSA. In view of the condition of the primary school estate the Works are urgent and due to the conditions imposed by the local Planning Authority and Highways Authority, there is no reasonable alternative to BCBC awarding the PCSA to WDCL.

Procurement Information

In order for WDCL to provide a firm price for the additional works, which have been deemed necessary by the local Planning Authority and Highways Authority, it is necessary for BCBC to instruct WDCL to carry out the PCSA services. BCBC does not consider it feasible for a third party designer or contractor to carry out the PCSA services, in view of the need for WDCL to rely on the outputs of PCSA services, only WDCL can enter into the PCSA. In view of the condition of the primary school estate the Works are urgent and due to the conditions imposed by the local Planning Authority and Highways Authority, there is no reasonable alternative to BCBC awarding the PCSA to WDCL.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046320-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£697,261 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£697,261 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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