Closed tender

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

Details

Value
£29,000,000
Topic
Construction work
Published
26 March 2026
Submission
1 May 2026

Tender 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. Lot 1: 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.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published26 March 2026
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date1 May 2026

About the buyer

East Ayrshire Council is a local authority run from Kilmarnock, with its own corporate procurement team. Public Contracts Scotland carries the council's advertised tenders, the national portal for public sector opportunities. Smaller purchases go through a Quick Quote process before larger contracts reach full tender. The council's Corporate Procurement Strategy sets out how the team applies procurement regulations and value for money. Standing Orders relating to Contracts and Financial Regulations govern every purchase. A free Supplier Development Programme runs workshops and Meet the Buyer events for businesses new to public sector bidding.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of East Ayrshire Council's contract awards have been in construction work, architectural and engineering services and IT services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 45000000 · Construction work
  • 45210000 · Building construction work
  • 45212100 · Construction work of leisure facilities
  • 45214200 · Construction work for school buildings
  • 45214220 · Secondary school construction work
  • 45262800 · Building extension work

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