Windyknowe & St John Ogilvie Primary Schools Kitchen Improvements for Free School Meals

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council has initiated a procurement process for the improvement and expansion of kitchen facilities in Windyknowe and St John Ogilvie Primary Schools to support the provision of free school meals. This tender falls under the category of general public services and is aimed at infrastructure works. Located in Livingston, UK (region UKM78), the contracting process is in the tender stage with an open procedure. Interested parties should submit their electronic bids by 20th July 2026, with the tender period concluding at 12:00 PM on that date. The total estimated value of the contract is £2,300,000, and the contract period extends over 180 days for each of the two lots available: Windyknowe Primary and St John Ogilvie Primary, both offering CITB Community Benefits.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and infrastructure projects, particularly those capable of undertaking school kitchen improvements. Companies of varying sizes, particularly those with experience in educational or public sector infrastructure projects, stand to benefit from engaging in this tender. The project's emphasis on community benefits, including skill development, training, and employment, aligns with firms seeking to enhance their corporate social responsibility efforts. Moreover, the procurement process allows for electronic submissions, providing ease of access for bidders and fostering a competitive environment well-suited for businesses prioritising innovation and efficiency in project delivery.

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Notice Title

Windyknowe & St John Ogilvie Primary Schools Kitchen Improvements for Free School Meals

Notice Description

improvement and expansion of kitchen facilities in 2 WLC Primary Schools

Lot Information

Windyknowes Primary

Improvement and expansion of primary school kitchen. CITB Community Benefits

St John Ogilvie Pimary

Improvement and expansion of kitchen. CITB Community Benefits

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834976
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558346
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214210 - Primary school construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

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