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Award

30 Jul 2026 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for "W826 - Small Works at Portway School". This project involves construction work related to a SEND classroom, categorised under the "works" industry sector, specifically primary school construction. The contracting process followed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, which means that the contract was directly awarded without a tender process. The entirety of the work was conducted at Derby, United Kingdom, concluding on 28th August 2026, with the procurement stage now being complete with no further actions required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those focusing on educational facilities. The completion of this contract by FENAX DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED FDL CONTRACTORS, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Stafford, suggests that SMEs equipped with expertise in construction, especially within the education industry, could find ample opportunities to cultivate both reputation and experience. Firms that are proficient in managing small-scale construction projects efficiently could leverage this project to enhance their portfolios and expand into similar undertakings in public procurement. This award highlights the potential for businesses in this niche to engage with local governmental bodies for future projects.

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Notice Title

W826 - Small Works at Portway School

Notice Description

Waiver for small works - SEND classroom at Portway School.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d748
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072054-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214210 - Primary school construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 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
DERBY CITY 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
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FENAX DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED FDL CONTRACTORS

Further Information

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