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PS-21-54 - Refurbishment of Catrine Early Childhood Centre (PRJ0011434)

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment of the Catrine Early Childhood Centre has been executed by East Ayrshire Council, a regional authority based in Kilmarnock, UK. This project, titled "PS-21-54 - Refurbishment of Catrine Early Childhood Centre," involved alterations and refurbishment of a nursery building located at 57 Newton Street, Catrine. The contracting process, which followed an open procedure, began with a tender stage initiated on 3rd September 2021, with a submission deadline on 6th October 2021. The contract was awarded to James Frew Ltd, a supplier based in Stevenston, with the contract signed on 2nd December 2021. The construction work was scheduled for 42 weeks, aiming to complete within the agreed timeframe.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in construction, refurbishment, and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in educational facility upgrades. SMEs with capabilities in compliance to safety standards and possession of relevant certifications, such as NICEIC for electrical work and Gas Safe Register for gas installations, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The total value of this contract was £986,350.72, indicating potential lucrative returns for businesses meeting the stringent economic and suitability criteria set by the East Ayrshire Council.

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Notice Title

PS-21-54 - Refurbishment of Catrine Early Childhood Centre (PRJ0011434)

Notice Description

Refurbishment Of Early Childhood Centre, Catrine. Nature: Alterations and refurbishment of the single storey nursery building located at 57 Newton Street, Catrine KA5 6RY. Location: 57 Newton Street, Catrine. Timescale for construction work: 42 weeks (inclusive of holidays).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Refurbishment Of Early Childhood Centre, Catrine. Nature: Alterations and refurbishment of the single storey nursery building located at 57 Newton Street, Catrine KA5 6RY. Location: 57 Newton Street, Catrine. Timescale for construction work: 42 weeks (inclusive of holidays).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000666002
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531366
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£986,350 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576183

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAMES FREW

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426475
    PS-21-54 - Refurbishment of Catrine Early Childhood Centre (PRJ0011434) - Refurbishment Of Early Childhood Centre, Catrine. Nature: Alterations and refurbishment of the single storey nursery building located at 57 Newton Street, Catrine KA5 6RY. Location: 57 Newton Street, Catrine. Timescale for construction work: 42 weeks (inclusive of holidays).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531366
    PS-21-54 - Refurbishment of Catrine Early Childhood Centre (PRJ0011434) - Refurbishment Of Early Childhood Centre, Catrine. Nature: Alterations and refurbishment of the single storey nursery building located at 57 Newton Street, Catrine KA5 6RY. Location: 57 Newton Street, Catrine. Timescale for construction work: 42 weeks (inclusive of holidays).

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