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31 Jul 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Garswood Primary School Fire Doors" project was managed by St Helens Council, a sub-central government public authority. The contract involved the construction of fire doors at Garswood Primary School and falls under the "works" category. This procurement process was completed using a limited method, indicating competition below the threshold. The project is located in St Helens, UK, and the contractual period spanned from 30th July 2026 to 28th August 2026. The contract was signed on 30th July 2026, with LINK Contracting Services Limited being awarded the contract, valued at £33,611 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in fire safety and school infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), similar to LINK Contracting Services Limited, who have the capacity to engage in specialised construction work, would find this project particularly advantageous. Through such opportunities, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their market reputation in the public sector, and gain experience working alongside local government authorities. The nature of the procurement regime—concession and limited competition—suggests a focus on specialised suppliers, which could benefit businesses aiming to secure public works projects within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Garswood Primary School Fire Doors

Notice Description

Construction of Fire Doors at Garswood Primary School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072676-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44221220 - Fire doors

45214210 - Primary school construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,611 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 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

LINK CONTRACTING SERVICES

Further Information

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