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PS-26-14 - Refurbishment and Extension of Doon Academy, Dalmellington (PRJ0013696)

East Ayrshire Council · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 11:02.

Opportunity overview

The Council is undertaking the refurbishment and extension of Doon Academy including the Leisure Centre under a Design and Build Contract. The project aims to extend and modernise the existing facility while demolishing ageing and problematic areas of the school (namely the existing 2-storey block) which contain asbestos and aren’t economic to refurbish. The anticipated construction value is 29m GBP (net construction costs). The Contract Period is anticipated to be 148 calendar weeks; however, this will be confirmed at ITT stage.

Classification

  • CPV45262800 — Building extension work
  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV45210000 — Building construction work
  • CPV45212100 — Construction work of leisure facilities
  • CPV45214200 — Construction work for school buildings
  • CPV45214220 — Secondary school construction work

Lots

  • The Council is undertaking the refurbishment and extension of Doon Academy including the Leisure Centre under a Design and Build Contract. The project aims to extend and modernise the existing facility while demolishing ageing and problematic areas of the school (namely the existing 2-storey block) which contain asbestos and aren’t economic to refurbish. The anticipated construction value is 29m GBP (net construction costs). The Contract Period is anticipated to be 148 calendar weeks; however, this will be confirmed at ITT stage.Value not stated

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
PS-26-14 (PRJ0013696)
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
45262800
Description
Building extension work

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
For the purpose of this Contract, all Electrical Subcontractors (including the Main Contractor if appropriate) proposed to be used on this Project must have Registration with either ‘NICEIC (Approved Contractor Scheme)’ or ‘SELECT (Approved Certifier of Construction Scheme)’ or equivalent throughout the entire Contract period, and all Employees (including Employees of Electrical Subcontractors) must have appropriate trade certification. For the purpose of this Contract, all Mechanical Subcontractors (including the Main Contractor if appropriate) proposed to be used on this Project must have Registration with either ‘HVCA (Member status)’ or ‘CIPHE (Member status)’ or equivalent throughout the entire Contract period, and all Employees of Mechanical Subcontractors must have appropriate trade certification. For the purpose of this Contract, all Gas Sub-Contractors (including the Main Contractor if appropriate) must be on the current Capita Gas Safe Register of Gas Installers or equivalent at a commercial level throughout the entire Contract period. It is also required by the authorities that any operative employed to do gas work will have to be reported to Capita, and their fees paid as stipulated. For the purpose of this Contract, the Asbestos removal Contractor proposed to be used on this Project must hold an Asbestos Removal Licence (issued by the HSE) throughout the entire Contract period, and all employees must have appropriate certification. For the purpose of this contract the company which shall carry out the Solar Photovoltaic Installation must be on the current Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) database of certified installers at the time of installation

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
Financial Standing The Council shall commission an independent third party business credit report from Creditsafe Business Solutions Ltd using the Company Registration number supplied by the Tenderer. Any Tenderer who does not meet the minimum threshold of a Credit Score of 30 out of 100 will have their submission regarded as a “Fail” and will not be considered further. Where a Tenderer receives a Credit Score of between 30-50 out of 100, the Council reserves the right to request further financial information to determine the risk to the Council. In the event that such additional measures are requested, the Council shall, in its sole discretion, determine the terms of those measures that it deems as acceptable. If Tenderers cannot provide measures to the satisfaction of the Council then their submission may be rejected. Risk or Credit reports from other agencies will not be considered. It is the Tenderers responsibility to ensure that all information held by Creditsafe is current and accurate when submitting their Tender. The Council will not enter into discussions with Tenderers who fail to ensure that their Creditsafe scores are accurate by the due submission date. Insurances It is a requirement of this Contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded Contract, the insurances indicated below. Public & Products Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP in respect of each claim without limit to the number of claims. Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10 million GBP in respect of each claim without limit to the number of claims. Professional Indemnity Insurance = 10 million GBP in respect of each claim without limit to the number of claims, for 12 years from the date of practical completion of the Works. Works insurance: Option A will apply (All Risks Insurance of the works by the Contractor).

Applies To

supplier

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
1 May 2026, 12:00

Second Stage

Invitation Date
26 Jun 2026, 00:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Contract terms

Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
The Council is undertaking the refurbishment and extension of Doon Academy including the Leisure Centre under a Design and Build Contract. The project aims to extend and modernise the existing facility while demolishing ageing and problematic areas of the school (namely the existing 2-storey block) which contain asbestos and aren’t economic to refurbish. The anticipated construction value is 29m GBP (net construction costs). The Contract Period is anticipated to be 148 calendar weeks; however, this will be confirmed at ITT stage.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
80

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,020

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
5
Maximum Candidates
5

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45210000
Description
Building construction work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45212100
Description
Construction work of leisure facilities
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45214200
Description
Construction work for school buildings
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45214220
Description
Secondary school construction work

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM93

Published documents

Entry 1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria
Id
technical

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
East Ayrshire Council
Id
GB-FTS-2556

Identifier

Legal Name
East Ayrshire Council

Address

Street Address
Corporate Procurement Team, London Road HQ
Locality
Kilmarnock
Region
UKM93
Postal Code
KA3 7BU
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1563554400

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Kilmarnock Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-4006

Identifier

Legal Name
Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Address

Street Address
Sheriff Court House, St Marnock Street
Locality
Kilmarnock
Postal Code
KA1 1ED
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Kilmarnock · UKM93 · KA3 7BU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM93

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 028102-2026tender ·