Scope
Reference
NSC-0308-25
Description
North Somerset Council are looking for a Principal Contractor for the design & construction to expand the existing facilities for pupils with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at Gordano School in Portishead.
The project entails refurbishment of the existing accommodation to create a new 25 space Resource Base. The completed project is to be delivered by the end of November 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,300,000 excluding VAT
- £1,560,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 February 2026 to 30 November 2027
- 1 year, 9 months, 20 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Authority reserves the right to exercise options to extend the contract duration or increase the scope of services, subject to performance and budget availability in the event of any unforeseen requirements.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
- 45214230 - Special school construction work
- 45214220 - Secondary school construction work
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 November 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The tender is published on The Supplying South West Portal:
http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
You will need to register on our tender portal here: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/. It is free to register.
The project reference is DN796457 - Gordano School Resource Base
All the tender documents are available via the Portal.
The Council reserves the right to update the tender documents.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality Submission |
Quality | 50.00% |
| Price | Commercial Submission |
Price | 40.00% |
| Social Value | Social Value Submission |
Quality | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
North Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVX-9588-WCMV
Town Hall
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1UJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government