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WO2151 Replacement of Temporary Classrooms at Frogwell, Hullavington and Minety Primary Schools

Wiltshire Council · Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

Wiltshire Council intend to appoint a main Contractor via a two-stage procurement opportunity to deliver an important project on a full design and build basis across three primary schools in Wiltshire. Stage 1 of the procurement process is to seek expressions of interest from prospective Contractors with a view to shortlisting a maximum of four Contractors to be invited to submit a tender for the project. Stage 2 of the procurement process will be the Invitation to Tender (ITT) itself. The Requirement: The following schools have been identified by the Council as having temporary classrooms which are in a dilapidate state and are in need of replacement by way of either new build developments (Hullavington and Minety), and internal alterations and refurbishment of existing school buildings (Frogwell Primary School): 1. Frogwell Primary School, Chippenham, 2. Hullavington Primary School, Hullavington, Chippenham, 3. Minety Primary School, Malmesbury The purpose of this procurement opportunity is to appoint a contractor on a full design and build basis, in the first instance operating under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement and working closely with the Schools and the Council through RIBA Work Stages 1 to 4. This Stage 1 appointment will include the following outputs: 1. Operating under a single PCSA to deliver the RIBA Work Stages 1 to 4 inclusive for each of the three schools including. 2. The appointment of a Design Team to work with the School and the Employers Representative to fully design each of the three projects to the end of RIBA Stage 4 (technical/construction design) and to present the design for approval at the end of each RIBA work stage including cost plans for Employer approval, 3. To develop a detailed programme for RIBA Stages 1 to 7 for acceptance by the Employer for each of the three projects, 4. To obtain Building Regulations approval and Planning Permission for each of the three projects, 5. To work collaboratively with the Employers Representative to produce a Fixed Price Lump Sum to deliver the construction works for each of the three projects for approval by the Employer. On acceptance by the Council of the fixed price lump sum costs to deliver the construction works for each of the three projects, individual construction contracts will be entered into (JCT Intermediate form of contract with Contractor Design) for each school site. These will be the Stage 2 works, and each school project will be delivered as a standalone project through RIBA Work Stages 5, 6 and 7 (Construction, Handover and in Use). The indicative forecast cost estimate for the Stage 1 pre-construction works is £450k + VAT and the indicative forecast cost estimate of the Stage 2 post contract works is: Frogwell Primary School £2.0m + VAT = £2.4m Hullavington Primary School £2.0m + VAT = £2.4m Minety Primary School £0.75m + VAT = £0.9m --------------------------- Total Estimated Construction Cost incl VAT £5.7m Key Programme Dates as follows: RIBA Stages 1 to 4 End August 25 to End March 26 Package Pricing Stage End March 26 to End June 26 Final Design & Fixed Price Lump Sum Approvals End June 26 to Mid July 26 RIBA Stage 5 Construction Start August 26 Handover To be agreed for each of the school sites during the pre-construction stage of the project

Awarded to

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STEPNELL LIMITED

Matched by exact name
Published award value
£5.8m
Awarded
28 Sept 2025
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PNCJ-9415-ZYJM
Location
Rugby, UKG13, CV21 2UU, United Kingdom

STEPNELL LIMITED

Matched by number
Contract value
£6.1m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
10 Nov 2025
Including VAT
£7.3m
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 00402934
Location
Warwickshire, UKG13, CV21 2UU, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV45214000 — Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
  • CPV71000000 — Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Lots

  • Lot 1£6.2m · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
WO2151
Status
complete
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
works
How to submit
https://procontract.due-north.com//Opportunities How to Submit a Tender on the e-Procurement System Tender documents submitted must be in accordance with the given templates. Please note that assistance on the e-procurement system is available via the help and guidance within the site. Supplier guidance documents are also available to view and download. All documents required to submit a tender are available on the e-procurement system. All tenders must be submitted via the e-procurement system prior to the deadline in this ITT. Please allow sufficient time to upload documentation as late submissions will not be accepted. Insufficient time allowed for upload will not be considered a justification for extension by the Council. If Tenderers experience technical difficulties relating to the e-procurement system they should use the ‘Help’ button on the top menu bar on the homepage and follow the instructions for submitting a query. To view this opportunity 1) Login to the system. 2) Click ‘Find opportunities’ in the ‘Opportunities’ section of the home screen. 3) Find the opportunity you are interested in and click the blue underlined title. 4) View the details. To register interest 5) Click on ‘Register interest in this opportunity’ which informs the Council of your intention to respond to the opportunity. To respond 6) On the home page click ‘My activities’ then select the ‘Last viewed activities’ tab. Click on the blue underlined title and click ‘Open’ in the event with a ‘Respond by’ date. 7) Read all information and documents. 8) Click ‘Start my response’ then click ‘Edit’ in the ‘Additional information’ section and complete the information required. 9) Click ‘Edit’ in the ‘Question sets’ section and answer all questions. 10) Click ‘Add’ in the ‘Response documentation, files & links' section to upload required documents. 11) Click ‘Accept terms and conditions’ in the ‘Terms and conditions’ section. 12) In the ‘Your response’ section check all buttons are green before submitting your response. If not ready to submit you can save your response and come back to it. If you do not wish to submit a response, click ‘Opt out’ rather than submitting your response, giving reasons for withdrawing using the drop-down options. ↗
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Expression Of Interest Deadline
12 May 2025, 12:00

Covered By

GPA

Procedure

Features
Stage 1 of the procurement process is to seek expressions of interest from prospective Contractors with a view to shortlisting a maximum of four Contractors to be invited to submit a tender for the project. Stage 2 of the procurement process will be the Invitation to Tender (ITT) itself. The Requirement: The following schools have been identified by the Council as having temporary classrooms which are in a dilapidate state and are in need of replacement by way of either new build developments (Hullavington and Minety), and internal alterations and refurbishment of existing school buildings (Frogwell Primary School): 1. Frogwell Primary School, Chippenham, 2. Hullavington Primary School, Hullavington, Chippenham, 3. Minety Primary School, Malmesbury The purpose of this procurement opportunity is to appoint a contractor on a full design and build basis, in the first instance operating under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement and working closely with the Schools and the Council through RIBA Work Stages 1 to 4. This Stage 1 appointment will include the following outputs: 1. Operating under a single PCSA to deliver the RIBA Work Stages 1 to 4 inclusive for each of the three schools including. 2. The appointment of a Design Team to work with the School and the Employers Representative to fully design each of the three projects to the end of RIBA Stage 4 (technical/construction design) and to present the design for approval at the end of each RIBA work stage including cost plans for Employer approval, 3. To develop a detailed programme for RIBA Stages 1 to 7 for acceptance by the Employer for each of the three projects, 4. To obtain Building Regulations approval and Planning Permission for each of the three projects, 5. To work collaboratively with the Employers Representative to produce a Fixed Price Lump Sum to deliver the construction works for each of the three projects for approval by the Employer. On acceptance by the Council of the fixed price lump sum costs to deliver the construction works for each of the three projects, individual construction contracts will be entered into (JCT Intermediate form of contract with Contractor Design) for each school site. These will be the Stage 2 works, and each school project will be delivered as a standalone project through RIBA Work Stages 5, 6 and 7 (Construction, Handover and in Use). The indicative forecast cost estimate for the Stage 1 pre-construction works is £450k + VAT and the indicative forecast cost estimate of the Stage 2 post contract works is: Frogwell Primary School £2.0m + VAT = £2.4m Hullavington Primary School £2.0m + VAT = £2.4m Minety Primary School £0.75m + VAT = £0.9m --------------------------- Total Estimated Construction Cost incl VAT £5.7m Key Programme Dates as follows: RIBA Stages 1 to 4 End August 25 to End March 26 Package Pricing Stage End March 26 to End June 26 Final Design & Fixed Price Lump Sum Approvals End June 26 to Mid July 26 RIBA Stage 5 Construction Start August 26 Handover To be agreed for each of the school sites during the pre-construction stage of the project For full details and to express interest, please register via the Supplying South West Portal.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
12 Jun 2025, 00:59

Communication

Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2025, 00:59

Enquiry period

Ends
24 Apr 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
6,240,000

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
26 Jun 2027, 00:59
Starts
25 Aug 2025, 01:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK15
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKK1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45214000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
Entry 2
Id
71000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
014926-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
14 Apr 2025, 12:24

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
An unqualified Planned Procurement Notice has been used to inform the market of this opportunity.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
011315-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK3
Description
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
26 Mar 2025, 12:49

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PDZR-9968-RYYY
Name
Wiltshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK15
Country
GB
Locality
Trowbridge
Postal Code
BA14 8JQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
County Hall, Bythesea Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PDZR-9968-RYYY
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Rachel Candy
Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PNCJ-9415-ZYJM
Name
STEPNELL LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG13
Country
GB
Locality
Rugby
Postal Code
CV21 2UU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Lawford Road

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PNCJ-9415-ZYJM
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-PPON-PQDV-7613-HGQW
Name
RIGG CONSTRUCTION (SOUTHERN) LIMITED

Roles

tenderer

Address

Region
UKK15
Country
GB
Locality
Bowerhill, Melksham
Postal Code
SN12 6TT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Lancaster House

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
PQDV-7613-HGQW
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 4
Id
GB-PPON-PWHW-1891-BNGV
Name
BRAY AND SLAUGHTER LIMITED

Roles

tenderer

Address

Region
UKK11
Country
GB
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS3 5RD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Locks Mills Parson Street

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
PWHW-1891-BNGV
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 5
Id
GB-PPON-PJPB-5212-BNDP
Name
E.W. BEARD LIMITED

Roles

tenderer

Address

Region
UKK14
Country
GB
Locality
Swindon
Postal Code
SN3 5JY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Faraday Road

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
PJPB-5212-BNDP
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 6
Id
GB-COH-00402934
Name
STEPNELL LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG13
Country
GB
Locality
Warwickshire
Postal Code
CV21 2UU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Lawford Road

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
00402934
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PNCJ-9415-ZYJM
Scheme
GB-PPON

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
29 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
WO2151 Replacement of Temporary Classrooms at Frogwell, Hullavington and Minety Primary Schools
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
works
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
29 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK15
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKK15
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKK15
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45214000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
Entry 2
Id
71000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Value

Amount
5,812,696
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
7,265,870

Documents

Entry 1
Id
060443-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
29 Sept 2025, 11:55

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PNCJ-9415-ZYJM
Name
STEPNELL LIMITED

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
10 Oct 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
15 Oct 2027, 23:59
Starts
15 Oct 2025, 00:00

Standstill Period

Ends
8 Oct 2025, 23:59
Award 2
Id
2
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
works

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45214000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
Entry 2
Id
71000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-00402934
Name
STEPNELL LIMITED

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
WO2151 Replacement of Temporary Classrooms at Frogwell, Hullavington and Minety Primary Schools
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
10 Nov 2025, 00:00
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
6,054,891.93
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
7,265,870.32

Period

Ends
31 Oct 2027, 23:59
Starts
12 Nov 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
075506-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
20 Nov 2025, 10:04

Agreed Metrics

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Programme Adherence
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Budget Adherence
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
WO2151 Replacement of Temporary Classrooms at Frogwell, Hullavington and Minety Primary Schools
Status
active
Award ID
2
Date Signed
10 Nov 2025, 00:00
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
6,054,891.93
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
7,265,870.32

Period

Ends
10 Nov 2027, 23:59
Starts
10 Nov 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
A-9310
Format
application/pdf
Document Type
contractSigned
Entry 2
Id
A-9312
Format
application/pdf
Document Type
contractSigned
Entry 3
Id
083846-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
17 Dec 2025, 13:22

Agreed Metrics

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Programme Adherence
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Budget Adherence
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Trowbridge · UKK15 · BA14 8JQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK15 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK1 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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