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title: "B858 - Design & Build - Heronsbridge School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055ffa"
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# B858 - Design & Build - Heronsbridge School

Buyer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055ffa

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## Summary

The procurement process for the B858 - Design and Build - Heronsbridge School project is undertaken by Bridgend County Borough Council. This contract award pertains to Stage 1 - Design Services, which was awarded on 15th July 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically architectural design services, and took place in the County Borough of Bridgend, Wales. The Stage 1 Design was completed as part of the SEWSCAP4 NEC4 Professional Services Contract under the main framework agreement. The procurement method used was a limited process, carried out without prior publication of a call for competition as part of a Further Competition under the SEWSCAP 4 Framework, Lot 9. The total value of the contract is £1,925,806.31, and Kier Construction Limited is the appointed supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in design and engineering consultancy services, particularly those specialising in educational and community projects. Companies with expertise in complex and large-scale design projects for educational institutions will find this contract particularly beneficial, as it covers numerous additional learning facilities and residential provisions. The opportunity to deliver innovative and sustainable designs that support learning environments could position businesses for future opportunities in similar large public sector projects. This is particularly suitable for businesses already registered with Constructionline and those capable of working within the specified price caps and quality criteria, which weigh heavily on quality at 70% with cost considerations at 30%.

## Notice

B858 - Design & Build - Heronsbridge School. (2-Stage - process.) Stage 1 (Design) - SEWSCAP4 NEC4 PSC V4 Contract - Awarded 15th July 2025. Stage 2 - NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (fourth edition reprinted with amendments June 2017) Option A Priced Contract with Activity Schedule. To be developed and agreed around the Clients requirements. (Price Capped at 53500000GBP). A separate Stage 2 Contract Award Notice will follow the successful completion of Stage 1 - Design.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) is awarding a contract for the Design & Build - Heronsbridge School. This Contract Award Notice is for the Stage 1 - Design only. The following is extracted from the ITT conducted on ETenderWales. The Stage 2 - Main Construction Contract will be awarded via a further Contract Award Notice following a successful Stage 1-Design. "This is a Further Competition permissible under the SEWSCAP 4 South East & Mid Wales Collaborative Construction Framework Agreement Lot 9 refers. SEWSCAP ID: 2229. To ensure that the Authority has the best possible competition under this Lot, all nominated providers to Lot 9, including reserves have been invited to submit a bid . Brief Description: Heronsbridge will be part of The Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. The project comprises of 300-places for pupils with additional learning needs (that is, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)) plus the school's residential provision (that is, 2 no. 5 bedroom houses) and a Social Services Residential provision for the replacement of Harwood House (1 no). External works will include parking, drop-off, pitches, playgrounds with associated areas of 'soft-play' along with natural green space and potential bio-retention areas. Highway works may be necessary as part of this project. The target total gross internal floor area is 7,650m2. Bidder to Note: There are Three (3) Price Caps in operation for Stage 1 (Design) and Stage 2 (Build) Any bidder who cannot formally commit to delivering the requirements of the contract(s) within the stated Price Caps will be immediately disqualified. * Stage 1 - RIBA Stage 2-4, SEWSCAP4 NEC4 Professional Services Contract (PSC) - whole scheme (Heronsbridge School & Harwood House.): Price Cap: 2,000,000 GBP * Stage 2 - RIBA Stage 5-7 SEWSCAP4 NEC4 - Engineering Construction Contract (ECC): (Heronsbridge School.) Price Cap: 53,500,000 GBP * Stage 2 - RIBA Stages 5-7 for Harwood House - 2,000,000 GBP It is a condition of this Tender and contract that all Bidders shall be Registered and Verified on Constructionline. Contract Terms and Conditions: As above. See Docs."

Options: Stage 2 - Main Construction Contract will be awarded via a further Contract Award Notice following the successful delivery of the Stage 1 - Design.

### Procurement Information

This Contract Award was as a result of a Further Competition permissible under the SEWSCAP 4 South East & Mid Wales Collaborative Construction Framework Agreement Lot 9 refers. SEWSCAP ID: 2229.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040369-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 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 | £1,925,806 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 4WB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Electoral ward | Bridgend Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgend |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040369-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bridgend.gov.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0417

## Provenance

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