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Open tender · Notice 102660-2026

Fairfield School Phase 2 Works

West Northamptonshire Council

Value
Value not stated
Closes
4 Jan 2027 (57 days)
Where
East Midlands
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Contract
26 Feb 2027 – 14 Jan 2028

In plain English

West Northamptonshire Council wants a contractor to build a new two-storey teaching block with extra parking and associated works in the grounds of Fairfield School, East Midlands. The work is expected to take around 12 to 18 months, and the council's pre-tender estimate is £3,000,000 to £3,500,000 for the core items.

Good fit for: Established mid-sized building contractors based in Northamptonshire or the neighbouring reserved counties, able to act as Principal Contractor on a £3 million-plus school build.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Needs annual turnover of at least £3,000,000 your organisation must have an annual turnover of no less than £3,000,000.
  • Only for firms based in Northamptonshire and nearby counties reserving this below threshold competition for this project to Suppliers that are either based or have an established, substantive business operation within the borders of Northampton.
  • Must act as Principal Contractor under CDM rules Your organisation must be able to undertake the roles and responsibilities of Principal Contractor as required under CDM regulations 2015.
  • Good safety record required we will only accept bids from Suppliers with a good safety record

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

This Works Contract is for the construction of a new 2 storey teaching block with additional parking area and associated works, within the school grounds. It is estimated the project will take circa 12 - 18 months to complete. The safety of children, staff, parents and workers are paramount to the Council and as such we will only accept bids from Suppliers with a good safety record and can demonstrate how they will manage the project safely from start to finish. (Assessed by the quality questionnaire). The tender consists of core items that will be required as part of this tender and optional items, which may be purchased, subject to budget. Only the core items will be scored as part of this tender. The pretender estimate for the works is £3,000,000 - £3,500,000 and the Council is looking for bids for the core items within this range. To qualify for participation in this procurement your organisation must have an annual turnover of no less than £3,000,000. This procurement is conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Council is reserving this tender to companies that have a substantive business operation within the borders of Northampton and adjoining counties. As permitted under the 2025 amendments to the Local Government Act 1988, the Council is reserving this below threshold competition for this project to Suppliers that are either based or have an established, substantive business operation within the borders of Northampton. Proof is requested in the Section 3, questionnaire. For clarity, reserved counties are Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Lincolnshire. Your organisation must be able to undertake the roles and responsibilities of Principal Contractor as requ…

Read the official notice Tender documents

Getting the documents

in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 29 Oct 2026.

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