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# Procurement of a Principal Contractor for the Construction of Thameside Academy Alternative Provision Base

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/procurement-of-a-principal-contractor-for-the-construction-of-thameside-academy-alternativ-ocds-h6vhtk-07b331). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** The works comprise two elements: the construction of a new single-storey extension of approximately 33m² to provide a secure entrance foyer, office, accessible WC, meeting room and circulation space; and the internal remodelling of approximately 140m² of existing accommodation to create secure and resilient specialist teaching, break-out and dining spaces. Associated works include the enclosure of the internal courtyard (high-level windows, anti-climb rollers and a new safety surface), site clearance including the removal of one tree, an extended tarmac footpath giving level access to the new entrance, kerb alterations with a dropped kerb and tactile paving, reinstatement and re-marking of part of the car park including an accessible bay, new soft landscaping, bollard lighting, a new rainwater downpipe connection and alterations to below-ground drainage. The existing kitchen is retained and, other than the replacement of its door, is excluded from the works.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 25 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Thurrock Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/thurrock-council-ons-e06000034)
- **Published Value:** £600,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 30 November 2026 at 13:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction work, Construction work for school buildings
- **Delivery Location:** UKH32
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/procurement-of-a-principal-contractor-for-the-construction-of-thameside-academy-alternativ-ocds-h6vhtk-07b331#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-07b331`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** about 3 bids (model forecast), with the distribution from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** £565k, 6% below the buyer's estimate (middle 50%: £522k-£600k), with the comparable awards behind it.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/procurement-of-a-principal-contractor-for-the-construction-of-thameside-academy-alternativ-ocds-h6vhtk-07b331#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fthurrockcouncil%2Faspx%2FProjectManage%2F1610)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/procurement-of-a-principal-contractor-for-the-construction-of-thameside-academy-alternativ-ocds-h6vhtk-07b331#participate

## Description
Procurement of a Principal Contractor for the Construction of Thameside Academy Alternative Provision Base.
The works comprise two elements: the construction of a new single-storey extension of approximately 33m² to provide a secure entrance foyer, office, accessible WC, meeting room and circulation space; and the internal remodelling of approximately 140m² of existing accommodation to create secure and resilient specialist teaching, break-out and dining spaces. Associated works include the enclosure of the internal courtyard (high-level windows, anti-climb rollers and a new safety surface), site clearance including the removal of one tree, an extended tarmac footpath giving level access to the new entrance, kerb alterations with a dropped kerb and tactile paving, reinstatement and re-marking of part of the car park including an accessible bay, new soft landscaping, bollard lighting, a new rainwater downpipe connection and alterations to below-ground drainage. The existing kitchen is retained and, other than the replacement of its door, is excluded from the works.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45214200
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £600,000

- **Contract Period:** 29/03/2027 to 19/05/2028

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F104812-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-11-04T15:36:16.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-05T03:38:39.636Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-07b331