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title: "Highwood Copse Primary School"
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buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Highwood Copse Primary School

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ae86412-2356-464b-8b3e-07865d1ffe6a

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by West Berkshire District Council for the construction of the Highwood Copse Primary School, a new 1FE primary school located in South Newbury. The estimated value of the project is GBP 4 million, and it falls under the category of construction work for school buildings. This tender is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 16 January 2018. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 June 2018 and conclude by 31 May 2019, utilising a selective procurement method through a negotiated procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms specialising in educational building projects. Companies with experience in design and build contracts, particularly those familiar with handling full design information and working under amended JCT contracts, would be well-suited to compete for this project. As it requires the contractor to accept liability for existing design information, businesses must also demonstrate strong project management skills and a commitment to quality to maximise their chances of success.

## Notice

New 1FE primary school with new associated external hard and soft play areas and attached sports playing field, to be constructed in South Newbury and completed by May 2019. Estimated value of construction works (less fees)is GBP4million. Works to be delivered under an amended JCT Design & Build Contract and where the chosen contractor must take on and accept liability for an existing set of full design information, completed up to and including RIBA Stage 4, and for which the Council has planning consent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53bade3e-e267-4d81-b59a-6a101484591b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2017 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53bade3e-e267-4d81-b59a-6a101484591b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53bade3e-e267-4d81-b59a-6a101484591b
  14th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC149630
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westberks.gov.uk

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