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Henbury Court School Refurbishment

Bristol City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Sep 2026 at 11:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Aug 2026 at 18:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 11:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council procured construction and refurbishment works at Henbury Court Academy in Bristol. The project refurbishes an existing area of the school to create 30 additional places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It is a school-building project rather than a general facilities or professional services requirement, covering construction work associated with adapting the existing accommodation. The council is the buyer and the work is being delivered in Bristol. The procurement was structured as a single lot and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The requirement demonstrates demand for contractors able to carry out education-sector refurbishment in an operating or existing school environment, with the capability to deliver additional specialist school accommodation.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold open competition. Bristol City Council received eight bids, with three reaching the final stage, all from SMEs. NKS Contracts (Central) Limited was awarded the contract on 4 August 2026 for £589,922.98 excluding VAT, or £707,907.58 including VAT. The contract was signed on 23 August 2026 and runs from 24 August 2026 to 1 January 2027. The original estimated value was £500,000 excluding VAT, or £600,000 including VAT. Enquiries closed on 10 July 2026 and bids were due by 17 July 2026. The award criteria were set out in the tender documents, and electronic submissions were allowed. The contract remains active.

For a contractor assessing future work from Bristol City Council, this award indicates a requirement for building firms experienced in school refurbishment and adapting existing accommodation for additional SEND provision. A credible competitor would need construction delivery capability, experience working within education settings, and the capacity to complete a focused refurbishment project to a defined programme. Understanding the practical requirements of SEND accommodation would strengthen the offer, particularly where building work must support safe, suitable and accessible learning spaces. The competition also shows that smaller firms can participate: three SMEs reached the final stage, and the successful supplier was an SME. Firms with relevant school refurbishment references, reliable project management, and the resources to coordinate works for a public-sector client would be well placed when this type of requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Henbury Court School Refurbishment

Notice Description

Refurbishment of an existing area within Henbury Court Academy to deliver 30 additional SEND school places.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087659-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£589,922 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£589,922 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 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
Bristol City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Postcode Area
Bristol
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
TLK11 Bristol, City of
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NKS Contracts (Central) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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