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title: "CA14973 - The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities"
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# CA14973 - The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities

Buyer: THE MERCIAN TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52c4f8b6-7b14-4189-a691-d0adbe2d0359

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## Summary

The public procurement process recently completed for "CA14973 - The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities" was managed by The Mercian Trust. Located at Sutton Road, Walsall, England, the buyer sought services in the architectural design and construction work industry, specifically targeting sports facilities. The procurement, classified under CPV codes such as 71220000 for architectural design services and 45212200 for construction work for sports facilities, involved an open procedure procurement method. The tender, which was published on 3 December 2024, had its procurement status marked as complete by 28 April 2025. The construction phase was set to commence on 29 April 2025 and conclude by 22 August 2025.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design and construction, particularly those focused on sports facilities. Suitable participants for this procurement were primarily small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as reflected in the buyer's suitability criteria. Blakedown Sport & Play Limited, a company known for its expertise in sports facility construction, was the successful supplier, awarded on 29 April 2025. Businesses in related sectors can leverage similar opportunities to enhance their portfolio by aligning their services to match the needs of educational institutions and large trusts looking to invest in comprehensive sports infrastructure.

## Notice

The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities, design and construction of new sports facilities as part of the school's improvement programme. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA14973. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA14973 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac82ab10-927c-48b3-992a-7335290ce683 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2025 - 22 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,156,644 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MERCIAN TRUST |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 2PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | Paddock |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLAKEDOWN SPORT & PLAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities
- 45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45212225 - Sports hall construction work
- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 10:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac82ab10-927c-48b3-992a-7335290ce683
- 3 Dec 2024 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac82ab10-927c-48b3-992a-7335290ce683

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac82ab10-927c-48b3-992a-7335290ce683
  3rd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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