Award

Internal Alterations to The Dawson Centre for the Relocation of IWS (FAL-8691R)

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council has completed a procurement process for internal alterations to The Dawson Centre to facilitate the relocation of the Inclusion and Wellbeing Service. This procurement involved works primarily situated in the geographic region designated as UKM76, encompassing Falkirk, United Kingdom. The process followed an open procurement procedure, starting with a tender announcement on 27th January 2026 and culminating in a contract award on 8th April 2026. The awarded contract, active as of its signing date, amounts to £1,198,366.66 and is handled by DBM Building Contractors Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise situated in Bathgate, Scotland.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for construction firms specialising in internal modifications and educational facility enhancements. Businesses that can adeptly deliver complex alteration projects within schools or public services would be well-positioned for similar future contracts. The process favoured electronic submissions, allowing broader participation, thus SMEs with the capability to manage electronic bids and offer innovative solutions for improving educational facility infrastructure can benefit significantly. The inclusion of community benefits also hints at further incentives for companies that demonstrate a commitment to the local area during their contracted work.

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Notice Title

Internal Alterations to The Dawson Centre for the Relocation of IWS (FAL-8691R)

Notice Description

Internal alteration to The Dawson Centre for the relocation of the Inclusion and Wellbeing Service, together with external works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Internal alteration to form classrooms and ancillary teaching spaces for the relocation of the Inclusion and Wellbeing Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821301
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553534
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,198,366 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20261 months 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
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9EE
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DBM BUILDING CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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