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The Mercian QMGS Trust Refurbishment of Science Laboratories S1 and S5

THE MERCIAN TRUST

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20 Apr 2026 at 07:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Mercian Trust, located in Walsall, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for refurbishing science laboratories S1 and S5 at Queen Mary's Grammar School. This contract, identified under the JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2024 Edition, involves stripping out existing fixtures and installing new ones, alongside necessary service alterations. The procurement was managed with limited competition, below the threshold, and the award was made on 20th April 2026. The contract has been signed with METRIC BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED, commencing on 1st June 2026 and concluding by 28th August 2026, valued at approximately £143,124 excluding VAT.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment works, particularly those experienced in handling laboratory environments. Large-scale contractors like METRIC BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED have proven well-suited for such tasks, given the expertise required in refurbishing and compliance with building standards. For businesses aiming to expand their operations in educational infrastructure projects, engaging in similar tenders could provide strategic growth by aligning with public undertakings like The Mercian Trust.

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Notice Title

The Mercian QMGS Trust Refurbishment of Science Laboratories S1 and S5

Notice Description

The Mercian Trust Refurbishment of Science Laboratories S1 and S5,the contract is a JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2024 Edition for the stripping out existing fixtures, fittings, finishes etc, and installing new, together with associated services alterations. Note: The procurement process is being administered by The CPC and the documents have been drafted by Ruch Davis Architects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035433-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,124 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 28 Aug 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
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 2PG
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Paddock
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METRIC BUILDING SERVICES

Further Information

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