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title: "The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c1e2"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-04-29"
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# The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities

Buyer: THE MERCIAN TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c1e2

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## Summary

The Mercian Trust, under the framework of an open procedure, recently completed the procurement process for the design and construction of new sports facilities at Queen Mary's Grammar School in Walsall. The project, categorised under construction work, aims to enhance the school's sporting infrastructure via the installation of an artificial pitch and other sporting amenities. While the initial contract was set with a tender process closing on 14th February 2025 and ultimately awarded to Blakedown Sport & Play Limited for a value of approximately £1.16 million, the operational details for the contract which started on 29th April 2025 indicate the tendering stage was a robust challenge, emphasized by the requirement for electronic and written submissions assessed on quality and price criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction and architectural design sector, particularly those specialising in sports facility development. Companies that can demonstrate strong economic capabilities, with a minimum turnover of £24 million and sufficient insurance levels, could potentially find similar future opportunities fruitful. The open procedure in this past procurement also suggests an inclusive environment for businesses equipped to meet high-quality standards and technical proficiency, enabling them to grow through engagement in large-scale public sector projects.

## Notice

The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities, design and construction of new sports facilities as part of the school's improvement programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Mercian Trust Queen Mary's Grammar School Artificial Pitch and Sporting Facilities, design and construction of new sports facilities as part of the school's improvement programme. The documentation for this requirement has been drafted by Baily Garner LLP, the procurement process is being administered by Crescent Purchasing Consortium.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017539-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,156,644 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MERCIAN TRUST |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 2PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | Paddock |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG38 Walsall |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLAKEDOWN SPORT & PLAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities
- 45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45212225 - Sports hall construction work
- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017539-2025
- 3 Dec 2024 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038931-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blakedown.co.uk/
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.themerciantrust.org/

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