Official UK procurement notice
Robert Peel Modular · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council (Local council)
The contract was procured through the LHC Modular Buildings (MB3) Framework, established under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. An Expression of Interest (EOI) was issued to the relevant framework suppliers, with only one supplier confirming their interest. The works are required urgently following structural concerns that resulted in the existing classroom building being condemned as unsafe for use.
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe contract was procured through the LHC Modular Buildings (MB3) Framework, established under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
An Expression of Interest (EOI) was issued to the relevant framework suppliers, with only one supplier confirming their interest. A direct award was subsequently progressed with this supplier in accordance with the framework's direct award provisions, subject to confirmation that the applicable call-off requirements were met.
The supplier's proposal was reviewed to ensure it met the service requirements and represented value for money.
CPV: Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures · Modular and portable buildings
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1The contract is for the emergency demolition and removal of an existing unsafe…Awarded
The contract is for the emergency demolition and removal of an existing unsafe classroom building at Robert Peel Primary School and the relocation and installation of a modular building to provide two replacement classrooms.
The works include site preparation, groundworks and foundations, transportation and installation of the modular building, internal refurbishment to meet the school's requirements, and associated external works, including making good the playground.
The works are required urgently following structural concerns that resulted in the existing classroom building being condemned as unsafe for use.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB Construction (Herts) LimitedSME | £389,756 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 103586-2026-1 · GB Construction (Herts) LimitedSME
- Signed
- 2 Nov 2026
- Value
- £389,756
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids | — | — | — |
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 2 Nov 2026, 10:21 GMT
- Last source update
- 2 Nov 2026, 10:21 GMT
- Authority reference
CBC-2095-EXF-MC-SM- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-103586- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-079540Find a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
The contract was procured through the LHC Modular Buildings (MB3) Framework, established under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
An Expression of Interest (EOI) was issued to the relevant framework suppliers, with only one supplier confirming their interest. A direct award was subsequently progressed with this supplier in accordance with the framework's direct award provisions, subject to confirmation that the applicable call-off requirements were met.
The supplier's proposal was reviewed to ensure it met the service requirements and represented value for money.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- GB ConstructionAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.