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New Perimeter Fencing within Brickhill Primary School

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 12:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the construction of a new perimeter fence at Brickhill Primary School in Bedford was managed by Bedford Borough Council. The project was classified under the 'works' category, with the industry classification linked to construction work (CPV: 45000000). This procurement, under the 'award' and 'contract' stage, was completed with the contract awarded on 5th May 2026, to KCS Projects and Security Ltd. The limited procurement method was used, describing it as a 'below threshold - limited competition', with the contract value at £92,976.66 including VAT. The work is scheduled to start on 11th May 2026 and end on 31st August 2026.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the construction sector, especially SMEs specialised in security and fencing solutions. Although the tendering process was competitive and limited, it highlights the readiness of public authorities to engage with local businesses, thus promoting local economic growth. Companies with expertise in providing construction services to public authorities can significantly benefit from participating in such projects, gaining valuable experience and improving their portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Perimeter Fencing within Brickhill Primary School

Notice Description

Below threshold works tender for the construction of a new perimter fence at a Bedford primary school.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069156
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041012-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,480 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KCS PROJECTS AND SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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