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30 Jul 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council has recently completed the procurement process for the demolition of Rectory Primary School, an endeavour falling under the construction industry category. Located in St Helens, United Kingdom, this project reached the award stage as of 30th July 2026, with the contracting phase starting on 10th August 2026 and concluding by 1st September 2026. Managed through a limited competition procurement method, this below-threshold initiative involved a contract valued at £100,680 including VAT. The legal basis for this procurement was established under the UKPGA 2023/54. The demolishment work, classified as "construction work", was awarded to JOHN WADE GROUNDWORKS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Blackburn, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and related fields, particularly those adept at demolition projects. SMEs engaged in groundwork services, demolition, and construction management will find this contract a beneficial addition to their portfolio. By successfully competing for limited competition tenders like this, businesses can further solidify their reputation and expand their project base within the public sector. This also serves as an exemplar for similar public authority projects, where local businesses can enhance their profile and gain experience in executing substantial public works.

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Notice Title

Rectory Primary School Demolition

Notice Description

Rectory Primary School Demolition PS100,000 exc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d777
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072130-2026
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
£83,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 30 days
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

JOHN WADE GROUNDWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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