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title: "St Aidan's Catholic Academy - Main Works (con_26617)"
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# St Aidan's Catholic Academy - Main Works (con_26617)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7997729c-28a9-4dc5-bb09-7cbf55fc4a6b

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the main construction works at St Aidan's Catholic Academy. This extensive project falls under the construction industry category (CPV ID: 45000000) and is set to take place across various regions in the United Kingdom, from the North East to the South West. The procurement method was selective and executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end date on 21st January 2025, with the contract period starting on 28th January 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The total contract value is GBP 41,932,380.70, and the procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd being the chosen supplier.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in large-scale construction projects. Firms specialising in educational infrastructure development, particularly those with experience working with framework agreements, are well-suited to this tender. While the primary contractor has been selected, there may be further sub-contracting opportunities throughout the project's duration. Businesses that can offer competitive services, materials, and components within the construction industry should position themselves to engage with Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd and potentially benefit from this expansive project.

## Notice

School construction works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b119594-b49c-43de-a217-28480be66942 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,932,380 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,932,380 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOWMER & KIRKLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b119594-b49c-43de-a217-28480be66942

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b119594-b49c-43de-a217-28480be66942
  14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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