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Award

04 Aug 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has concluded the procurement process for refurbishment works at Claremont School, situated in the UK South West region (UKK11), as part of the Education Capital Programme. This process, initiated as a tender and categorised under construction work, involved limited competition below the threshold, and was completed with an award. Key dates include the contract start and end between 4th August 2026 and 27th August 2026, with the contract being signed on 3rd April 2026. The award has been given to E.W. BEARD LIMITED, a large construction firm, under the unique contract ID of 073479-2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction businesses involved in refurbishment and educational infrastructure projects. With a project value of £336,629, excluding VAT, it is particularly suited for large-scale contractors with experience in public authority projects. The awarded contract to E.W. BEARD LIMITED underscores the potential for companies operating in the construction sector to engage with local government work, promoting business growth through strategic partnerships and public sector engagements. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the education infrastructure segment may find similar upcoming opportunities advantageous.

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Notice Title

Refurbishment Works Claremont School

Notice Description

Procurement of a delivery partner for the project delivery activity at Claremont Redland, to allow for the delivery of the Claremont Redevelopment, as part of the Education Capital Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073479-2026
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
Large

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
£336,629 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 27 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
BRISTOL 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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E.W. BEARD

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