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title: "5391 - Blackwood Comprehensive School - Ventilation Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0546ce"
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buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# 5391 - Blackwood Comprehensive School - Ventilation Works

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0546ce

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## Summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council invites tenders for ventilation works at Blackwood Comprehensive School, located in Hengoed, UK. This project falls under the construction industry category and involves the installation of ventilation units and other related tasks. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an open competition method below the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 25th June 2025, with the contract work commencing on 21st July 2025 and completing by 29th August 2025. The tender is valued at £150,000, with the total cost expected not to exceed £180,000 inclusive of VAT. The buyer is a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and mechanical engineering sectors, particularly those experienced in ventilation and heating installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises are especially encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible to a broad range of suppliers. Given the project's specific requirements, businesses with expertise in managing tight timelines and those familiar with educational settings will find this tender particularly relevant. The contract offers growth opportunities by expanding business portfolios and reinforcing reputation through successful delivery of public sector projects.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a tender for the installation of ventilation units and boxing in of heating pipes. The scope of the project is fully described in Tender Documentation but in summary the scope is: - The contractor shall cost all necessary resources including weekend and overtime working to allow the project to be completed within the specified contract period. - The contractor shall be responsible for the removal and reinstatement of any loose and fixed furniture to allow the installation of all ventilation services and equipment as shown on the drawings. - Form new openings in the existing structure to allow the installation of the new external weather louvres - Carefully take down and reinstate any false ceilings to allow the installation of the new ventilation systems. Any damaged or stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced with new to match existing. - Install all of the new ventilation equipment and ductwork as shown on the tender drawings including all necessary wiring and controls. - Employ specialist commissioning engineers to set to work all new ventilation systems in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements and demonstrate the correct operation of all systems to the satisfaction of the contract administrator. - Supply & install ventilation units, ducting and ancillary grilles/louvres, etc - Insulate & box-in exposed heating pipework - Electrical supplies to new equipment - Controls work & commissioning - Associated Builders Work - Provide O&M manuals and provide user training - The timescale for the work is 6 weeks from commencement of the contract. - Contractors shall note that the maximum time the school can be closed for is 6 weeks and if they cannot complete the work detailed in that time then they should not submit a tender proposal. - Works to be completed by 30th August 2025 - Contractors shall submit a detailed programme of works when submitting their costs for the project. The Contractors shall detail all key timings showing as a minimum, site setup, plant delivery, re-instatement works and commissioning and how this will be achieved in the contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031576-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 39563530 - Ventilation ducting
- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
- 42520000 - Ventilation equipment
- 44621000 - Radiators and boilers
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 13:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031576-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031576-2025
  11th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/LoginREGISTERINGANINTERESTINTHESELL2WALESNOTICEISNOTREGISTERINGANINTERESTINTHISTENDERYOUMUSTFOLLOWTHEINSTRUCTIONSBELOWINORDERTOSUBMITATENDER:1.LogintotheProactisSupplierPortalat:https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login;2.ClicktheSignUpoptiononthePortalhomepage(Ifalreadyregisteredgotopoint11);3.EnteryourcorrectOrganisationName,DetailsandPrimaryContactDetails;4.MakeanoteoftheOrganisationIDandUserName,thenclickRegister;5.Youwillthenreceiveanemailfromthesystemaskingyoufollowalinktoactivateyouraccount;6.Entertheinformationrequested,clickingonthebluearrowtomoveontothenextstageandfollowtheinstructionsensuringthatyouenterallapplicabledetails;7.IntheClassificationsectionensurethatyouselecttheProductClassificationCodes(CPVCodes)thatappearinthetendernotice,itisessentialthatonlyCPVCodesspecifictoyourorganisationareaddedtoyourprofile;8.BuyerSelection-AtthisstageyouarerequiredtoindicatewhichBuyerOrganisationsyouwouldliketoregisterwith.RemembertoregisterwithCaerphillythisensuresthatyouwillbealertedtoallrelevantopportunities;9.TermsandConditions-ReadthetermsandconditionsoftheuseofthisSupplierPortalandticktheboxtodenoteyouhavereadandunderstoodthetermsandthatyouagreetoabidebythem.Ifyoudonotagreeyoucannotcompletetheregistrationprocess.Onceyouhaveagreedclickonthebluearrowtomoveontothenextstage;10.Insertapasswordfortheadminuserandrepeatit.ThepasswordMustbebetween6and50charactersinlength.Itmustcontainatleast2number(s).OncecompletedselectCompleteRegistrationandyouwillentertheSupplierHomepage;11.FromtheHomePage,gototheOpportunitiesicon,allcurrentopportunitieswillbelisted.ClickonthebluearrowunderthefieldShowMeoftherelevantopportunitythenclicktoregisteryourinterestontheapplicablebutton;12.Refreshyourscreenbyclickingontheopportunitiesiconlocatedonthelefthandside,toviewtheopportunityclickthebluearrow;13.Notetheclosingdateforcompletionoftherelevantproject.Tofindallavailabledocumentationdrop-downtheRequestDocumentsoptionandclicktodownloadalldocuments;14.YoucannoweithercompleteyourresponseorDeclinethisopportunity.AllqueriesaretobemadeviathemessagingsystemontheProactisportal.Wewillnotacceptanyquestions/queriesviatelephone/email.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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