Scope
Description
This project comprises the construction of a small library extension (in the region of 75m2). The location for the library is within the school playground area, at the end of an existing classroom wing/corridor.
It is anticipated that this is a 5 month contract, that needs to start on site at the start of the October half term (Monday 27th October) or sooner by arrangement. This enables the maximisation of the benefits of an unoccupied playground area, allowing site set up and disruptive foundation works during this period. Note pupils return on Tuesday 4th November, as Monday 3rd is an Inset day.
Grafton Primary school was originally constructed around 1928 and is mostly brick with pitched/tiled roofs, but since then there have been many newer additions. This Library project includes a small portion of Contractor's Design, for heating & Lighting (that is to be developed from Consultants Munday & Cramer's outline M&E drawing). Liaison with the school's incumbent term contractors for timely installation of alarms & access control is required.
This project is funded by the LEA, with the aim of providing the school pupils and school community a modern library facility to encourage children and parents to enjoy reading, in an era of closing public libraries.
The above programme dates, are to be further developed by the contractor to ensure minimal risk, inconvenience and noise to the school, whilst at the same time completing this facility as soon as possible.
Total value (estimated)
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 October 2025 to 30 March 2026
- 5 months, 4 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45212330 - Library construction work
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
Contract locations
- UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Participation
Conditions of participation
Full details are contained in the tender documentation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 August 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 September 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | Total Cost of Proposal |
Cost | 70% |
| Quality | Quality Question x3 |
Quality | 20% |
| Social Value | Social Value Questions x2 |
Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPYP-9821-RZGJ
Town Hall
Barking
IG11 7LU
United Kingdom
Email: richard.barrett@lbbd.gov.uk
Website: http://www.lbbd.gov.uk
Region: UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government