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PS-25-143 - Stewarton Acad - Alterations, Extension and Refurbishment (PRJ0013254)

East Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

20 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council procured major building works at Stewarton Academy in East Ayrshire. The project combines a new extension with alterations and refurbishment to create technical workshops, design studios, science laboratories and a multipurpose hall. Works to the existing school include links to the extension, toilets and changing rooms, and refurbishment of the dining area, library, technical, science and modern languages departments. The completed environment is intended to provide additional classrooms and dining functions, increase departmental capacity for a growing roll and extend the building’s useful life. The scope also includes a lift, additional parking through a new car park, and external works supporting biodiversity objectives. This is a construction works opportunity, classified under CPV 45214000 for educational buildings, delivered at Stewarton Academy in East Ayrshire.

The procurement is complete and was awarded following a restricted procedure, with five candidates invited to the second stage. One lot covered the full project. The tender deadline was 2 September 2025 at noon, following an extension from 26 August. Heron Bros. Ltd. was awarded the contract, which was signed on 11 August 2026. The contract value is £10,772,212.87 including the stated GBP currency, and the contract period is 570 days. Evaluation weighted price at 80% and quality at 20%; variants were not allowed. The process required English-language electronic submissions, with bids valid for 90 days. East Ayrshire Council required a Creditsafe score of at least 30, with possible further financial checks for scores between 30 and 50. Required insurance levels were £5 million public and products liability, £10 million employers’ liability and £2 million professional indemnity for six years after practical completion.

This procurement indicates substantial demand from East Ayrshire Council for complex education-sector construction delivered by an established main contractor able to manage extension, refurbishment and external works in one programme. Credible future suppliers will need experience coordinating multiple building disciplines in a live or operational school environment, together with the capacity to deliver specialist educational facilities, accessibility improvements, parking and environmental measures. Electrical delivery requires NICEIC Approved Contractor or SELECT Approved Certifier coverage; mechanical work requires B&ES Association or CIPHE membership; commercial gas work requires Gas Safe registration. Asbestos removal requires an HSE licence, while solar photovoltaic installation requires MCS-certified installers and products. Competitors also need robust financial standing, appropriate trade-certified employees and the ability to hold substantial liability and professional indemnity insurance. Five bids were received, showing a competitive market for this type of work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS-25-143 - Stewarton Acad - Alterations, Extension and Refurbishment (PRJ0013254)

Notice Description

The project proposes to deliver a New Extension to the existing school building to provide new technical workshops and design studios for the technical department, science labs and a multipurpose hall. Alterations to the existing school will act as links to the extension and provide WC & changing rooms. Refurbishment to the existing Dining Area, Library, Technical Department, Science Department and Modern Languages Department in the existing building will provide SLC classrooms, improved dining space with additional functions, and increase the capacity for the other school departments to allow for a growing school roll and extend the school's useful life, provide fit for purpose, modern learning environments. A lift will be provided and some additional parking with the formation of a new car park. As well as some external works to meet biodiversity goals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The project proposes to deliver a New Extension to the existing school building to provide new technical workshops and design studios for the technical department, science labs and a multipurpose hall. Alterations to the existing school will act as links to the extension and provide WC & changing rooms. Refurbishment to the existing Dining Area, Library, Technical Department, Science Department and Modern Languages Department in the existing building will provide SLC classrooms, improved dining space with additional functions, and increase the capacity for the other school departments to allow for a growing school roll and extend the school's useful life, provide fit for purpose, modern learning environments. A lift will be provided and some additional parking with the formation of a new car park. As well as some external works to meet biodiversity goals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805234
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562669
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45210000 - Building construction work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45262800 - Building extension work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,772,212 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire 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
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
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

Heron Bros. Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535356
    PS-25-143 - Stewarton Acad - Alterations, Extension and Refurbishment (PRJ0013254) - The project proposes to deliver a New Extension to the existing school building to provide new technical workshops and design studios for the technical department, science labs and a multipurpose hall. Alterations to the existing school will act as links to the extension and provide WC & changing rooms. Refurbishment to the existing Dining Area, Library, Technical Department, Science Department and Modern Languages Department in the existing building will provide SLC classrooms, improved dining space with additional functions, and increase the capacity for the other school departments to allow for a growing school roll and extend the school's useful life, provide fit for purpose, modern learning environments. A lift will be provided and some additional parking with the formation of a new car park. As well as some external works to meet biodiversity goals.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562669
    PS-25-143 - Stewarton Acad - Alterations, Extension and Refurbishment (PRJ0013254) - The project proposes to deliver a New Extension to the existing school building to provide new technical workshops and design studios for the technical department, science labs and a multipurpose hall. Alterations to the existing school will act as links to the extension and provide WC & changing rooms. Refurbishment to the existing Dining Area, Library, Technical Department, Science Department and Modern Languages Department in the existing building will provide SLC classrooms, improved dining space with additional functions, and increase the capacity for the other school departments to allow for a growing school roll and extend the school's useful life, provide fit for purpose, modern learning environments. A lift will be provided and some additional parking with the formation of a new car park. As well as some external works to meet biodiversity goals.

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