--- title: "The Spires Academy, Northgate House, Northampton" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9d0fd29-2058-4165-bccc-314bd0a66cff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9d0fd29-2058-4165-bccc-314bd0a66cff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9d0fd29-2058-4165-bccc-314bd0a66cff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9d0fd29-2058-4165-bccc-314bd0a66cff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MACE LIMITED" published: "2017-06-29" --- # The Spires Academy, Northgate House, Northampton Buyer: MACE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9d0fd29-2058-4165-bccc-314bd0a66cff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9d0fd29-2058-4165-bccc-314bd0a66cff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9d0fd29-2058-4165-bccc-314bd0a66cff.json) ## Summary The Spires Academy project, managed by MACE Limited in Northampton, is a significant public procurement initiative focused on construction works in the education sector. The purpose is to refurbish a 1970s office block to create specialised accommodation for up to 100 primary and secondary pupils, with services starting in January 2018 and expected completion by December 2018. This open procurement process requires contractors to submit tenders by 14 July 2017, with a fixed budget of £2.7 million for the project. The project necessitates expertise in Alternative Provision and special educational needs (SEN), alongside capabilities such as asbestos removal and general structural works. This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses with a background in educational facility construction and refurbishment, particularly those experienced in working within conservation areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant project experience, particularly in SEN provision, would be well-suited to compete. Contractors interested in this tender should prepare to provide evidence of previous similar projects and be ready to operate within the designated budget and timeline constraints. ## Notice The Education Funding Agency wishes to contract with suitably qualified contractors with Education Sector specifically Alternative Provision/SEN experience to design and construct the Spires Academy School. This scope is a total refurbishment of a 1970's office block in the centre of Northampton to create specialised teaching and administration accommodation for up to 100 primary and secondary age pupils and will include asbestos removal, general building and structural works and total M&E systems renewal, it is anticipated that highways works may also be required. Additional information: Potential contractors should express their interest and provide details of projects completed of similar scope, budget and specialism in alternative provision/SEN education provision. Tenders will be issued mid July with works expected to start on site January 2018, anticipated completion December 2018. The Form of Contract will be JCT Design and Build 2015 with EFA amendments, budgets are fixed and contractors will need to deliver the scheme within available budget and within funded GIFA. Limited existing building information is available, the EFA have secured Permitted Development Class T Change of Use for the project, the building sits within a Conservation Area. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6dfef7c-c754-44cc-9e2a-8ef1e8fcf9c5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | 22 Jun 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 1 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,700,000 | | 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 | MACE LIMITED | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B3 2HJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 29 Jun 2017 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6dfef7c-c754-44cc-9e2a-8ef1e8fcf9c5 - 29 Jun 2017 at 11:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6dfef7c-c754-44cc-9e2a-8ef1e8fcf9c5 - 9 May 2017 at 13:11 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3185b121-8ed8-47df-9e74-303114449713 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6dfef7c-c754-44cc-9e2a-8ef1e8fcf9c5 29th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3185b121-8ed8-47df-9e74-303114449713 9th May 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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