---
title: "Watergate School Expansion Project 2023"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04265d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM"
published: "2024-07-31"
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# Watergate School Expansion Project 2023

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04265d

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham has completed the procurement process for the "Watergate School Expansion Project 2023", a substantial building construction work aimed at the detailed design and construction of Watergate Primary School in Bellingham, London. This project falls under the industry category of works, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The winning contractor for this project is Neilcott Construction Ltd. The contract, valued at £9,037,910, was signed on 17th July 2024. Key dates include the finalisation of the award by 31st July 2024, with the project completion targeting 1st July 2027. This expansion aims to meet the increased demand for specialist primary SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) places in the borough.

This project represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in building construction and civil engineering, especially those with experience in educational facilities. Companies in the construction sector, particularly those that can offer high-quality work and competitive pricing, would have found this tender advantageous for business growth. By winning such contracts, these businesses can enhance their portfolio with high-profile projects under regional or local authority management, thereby increasing their market credibility and fostering potential future opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Lewisham Council went out to procurement for the detailed design and construction of the Watergate School Expansion 2023 project. This is an award notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lewisham Council went out to procurement for the detailed design and construction of the Watergate School Expansion 2023 project. This is an award notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024053-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 1 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,037,910 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEILCOTT CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 21:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024053-2024
- 18 Dec 2023 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037085-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lewisham.gov.uk
- https://lewisham.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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