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title: "Design and Construct New Dunclug College, Ballymena - Ref MA16-000D14"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029da1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI"
published: "2021-03-19"
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# Design and Construct New Dunclug College, Ballymena - Ref MA16-000D14

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029da1

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## Summary

The Education Authority NI is seeking to deliver the project titled "Design and Construct New Dunclug College, Ballymena" located in Ballymena, UK. This procurement falls under the category of building construction work and is currently at the Award stage. The project involves constructing a new educational facility with a capacity for 840 pupils, including extensive sports facilities. The contract was awarded on 19 March 2021, with a total value of approximately £20,293,942.14, utilising a selective procurement method detailed under a restricted procedure.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for construction firms specialising in educational infrastructure. Companies that offer services in building construction, sports facility development, and educational institution renovations would be particularly suited for future tenders related to similar projects. The involvement of an established contractor, JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED TA GRAHAM, indicates the level of competition in this sector, encouraging suppliers to enhance their capabilities to compete effectively in upcoming contracts.

## Notice

The Project is for the provision of a new school to replace the existing Dunclug College, Ballymena. The new school is to be constructed on the site adjacent to the existing School Site at Dunclug College, Ballymena and extended to include sports provision pitches. The existing site is currently operational and will remain operational during the course of the works. The Scope of the project will include: Provision of a new school with a long term enrolment of 840 pupils and a target internal area of c.11,354 m2 in line with the Department of Education's Handbook requirements, with accommodation and facilities including: * Wide range of departmental teaching facilities; * Sports Hall and PE facilities, * School Meals Accommodation; * Main, Staff and Pupil entrances; * School support and administration; * Construction of sports pitches; * Demolition of the existing facilities including Asbestos Removal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Project is for the provision of a new school to replace the existing Dunclug College, Ballymena. The new school is to be constructed on the site adjacent to the existing School Site at Dunclug College, Ballymena and extended to include sports provision pitches. The existing site is currently operational and will remain operational during the course of the works. The Scope of the project will include: Provision of a new school with a long term enrolment of 840 pupils and a target internal area of c.11,354 m2 in line with the Department of Education's Handbook requirements, with accommodation and facilities including: * Wide range of departmental teaching facilities; * Sports Hall and PE facilities, * School Meals Accommodation; * Main, Staff and Pupil entrances; * School support and administration; * Construction of sports pitches; * Demolition of the existing facilities including Asbestos Removal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005680-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,293,942 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED TA GRAHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 17:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005680-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:393741-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

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