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title: "B1017 - Bridgend West Pre-Construction Services Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067e64"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# B1017 - Bridgend West Pre-Construction Services Agreement

Buyer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067e64

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## Summary

The Bridgend County Borough Council recently completed a direct award of the Bridgend West Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) to Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd. The contract is focused on supporting urgent design, demolition, and site clearance services necessary for two new primary schools under the Welsh Government’s 21st Century Schools programme, located in the Bridgend region (UKL17), United Kingdom. This direct award, which has a value of £697,261 plus VAT, was formalised on 20th May 2026 and is set to conclude by 4th September 2026. Notably, the council has the option to extend the contract up to the 31st December 2026 if required. The project aligns with both local Planning Authority and Highways Authority requirements, emphasising the need for the awarded firm’s technical expertise.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms experienced in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The project, inherently requiring rapid mobilisation and adherence to tight deadlines, favours businesses that can leverage extensive technical resources and expertise in school infrastructure projects. With the project's focus on swiftly advancing critical educational infrastructure, firms capable of providing efficient, high-quality services within regulatory frameworks would find competitive advantages. Additionally, as public authority procurement continues to prioritise localised and technically complex projects, businesses with prior experience or resources in similar public sector undertakings stand poised to benefit significantly.

## Notice

This is a UK7 - Contract Details Notice, announcing the urgent Direct Award of a PCSA Contract to Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd (WDCL) and follows the publication of the required UK5 - Transparency Notice on 8th April 2026 and a UK6 - Contract Award Notice on 7th May 2026. The PCSA is directly awarded in support of the design and construction of the schools, demolition and site clearance, associated external works and infrastructure removal and diversion (The Works). The value of the Services to be carried out under the PCSA is PS697,261 plus VAT (Including contingencies.). In order for WDCL to provide a firm price for the additional works, which have been deemed necessary by the local Planning Authority and Highways Authority, it is necessary for BCBC to instruct WDCL to carry out the PCSA services. BCBC does not consider it feasible for a third party designer or contractor to carry out the PCSA services, in view of the need for WDCL to rely on the outputs of PCSA services, only WDCL can enter into the PCSA. In view of the condition of the primary school estate the Works are urgent and due to the conditions imposed by the local Planning Authority and Highways Authority, there is no reasonable alternative to BCBC awarding the PCSA to WDCL.

### Procurement Information

In order for WDCL to provide a firm price for the additional works, which have been deemed necessary by the local Planning Authority and Highways Authority, it is necessary for BCBC to instruct WDCL to carry out the PCSA services. BCBC does not consider it feasible for a third party designer or contractor to carry out the PCSA services, in view of the need for WDCL to rely on the outputs of PCSA services, only WDCL can enter into the PCSA. In view of the condition of the primary school estate the Works are urgent and due to the conditions imposed by the local Planning Authority and Highways Authority, there is no reasonable alternative to BCBC awarding the PCSA to WDCL.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046320-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £697,261 |
| Contracts value | £697,261 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 11:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046320-2026
- 7 May 2026 at 13:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042032-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 15:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032111-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046320-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042032-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032111-2026
  8th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bridgend.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.willmottdixongroup.co.uk

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