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10 Apr 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Coventry City Council, concerning the "COV - John Shelton Primary ERP - Principal Contractor" project, was aimed at selecting a contractor for the construction of a single-storey extension at the John Shelton Primary School. This procurement falls under the works category of the primary school construction industry. The project took place in Coventry, United Kingdom, within the UKG33 region. The procurement method used was a limited approach, specifically tailored for below-threshold projects, and the tender process has reached the award stage, with contracts signed and work completed as of 10th April 2026. The principal contractor awarded for this project is Borras Construction Ltd, with the contract active from 21st November 2025 through 10th July 2026, involving a total gross amount of GBP 987,027.21.

This tender presents notable opportunities for construction firms, especially those within the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector, looking to engage in public sector projects. The project involved significant construction work within the educational facilities sector, marking a promising venture for construction businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in infrastructural development for educational institutions. Furthermore, the project's limited competition procurement method favours businesses capable of delivering high-quality work under competitive conditions. Companies specialising in construction or having expertise in school infrastructure development would find this tender particularly well-suited to their growth ambitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - John Shelton Primary ERP - Principal Contractor

Notice Description

Procurement of Principal Contractor to deliver a single storey extension to the existing school building to house a new ERP unit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032796-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214210 - Primary school construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£822,522 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Coventry City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Borras Construction Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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