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21 Jul 2026 at 07:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Robins Lane Primary School Fire Doors" was managed by St Helens Council, a public authority in the sub-central government category located in St Helens, UK. Classified under the construction industry, this contract involved constructing fire doors at Robins Lane Primary School within the North West England region (UKD7). The procurement method employed was a limited competition, below threshold process. Key dates include the contract's start on 20th July 2026 and its completion scheduled for 28th August 2026, with the award stage completed on the 17th of July 2026. The contract, which has a value of £49,124 excluding VAT, was signed with LINK CONTRACTING SERVICES LIMITED, an SME based in Wigan.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction works, particularly those with expertise in school infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in handling detailed construction tasks and a focus on delivering quality within tight deadlines would be ideally suited to compete in similar future tenders. Additionally, this example highlights the potential for businesses to engage in public sector projects under streamlined procurement processes, offering valuable experience and credentials for expanding involvement in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Robins Lane Primary School Fire Doors

Notice Description

Robins Lane Primary School Fire Doors PS30,000 exc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068488-2026
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
£49,124 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 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
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINK CONTRACTING SERVICES

Further Information

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