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Summary of the contracting process

The Mercian Trust is soliciting tenders for the "Great Barr Alterations to Lower Floor IT & DT Rooms" project, focusing on the construction of partition walls to create new classroom and office spaces, along with associated refurbishments. This procurement initiative, categorised under the works industry, is open through an open competition method, below the threshold. The project is based in Walsall, United Kingdom, and falls under the CPV classification 45453100 (Refurbishment work). The procurement process is currently at the tender update stage with a submission deadline of 7th August 2026. The project timeline extends from 10th August 2026 to 1st September 2026, with a tender value set at £60,000 gross.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and refurbishment sectors, particularly those specialising in educational infrastructure enhancements. Given the open competition nature of this tender, it's well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The contract's criteria are solely price-focused, allowing competitive pricing to become a key factor for enterprises aiming to expand their business opportunities by aligning project completion with the preferred timelines during the summer period or through an agreed continuous contract setup.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Mercian Trust Great Barr Alterations to Lower Floor IT & DT Rooms

Notice Description

The Mercian Trust Great Barr Alterations to Lower Floor IT & DT Rooms. Construction of new partition walls to enclose new Classroom and Office with associated finishes, fixtures and services alterations. The documents for this tender were produced by Rush Davis Architects, and the procurement process is being administrated by the CPC. Note: If you are unable to meet the timeframe of completion of works during the summer holiday period there is a second option to carry out the works as a continuous contract in a manner to be agreed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c72b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068150-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

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