Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbd-2e04-72b8-9403-536a1f567d0e/5391-blackwood-comprehensive-school-ventilation-works closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 5391 - Blackwood Comprehensive School – Ventilation Works [Caerphilly County Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/caerphilly-county-borough-council) Open field Estimated value £150,000 Published 11 Jun 2025 Deadline Closed 25 Jun 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender You are invited to submit a tender for the installation of ventilation units and boxing in of heating pipes. The scope of the project is fully described in Tender Documentation but in summary the scope is: - The contractor shall cost all necessary resources including weekend and overtime working to allow the project to be completed within the specified contract period. - The contractor shall be responsible for the removal and reinstatement of any loose and fixed furniture to allow the installation of all ventilation services and equipment as shown on the drawings. - Form new openings in the existing structure to allow the installation of the new external weather louvres - Carefully take down and reinstate any false ceilings to allow the installation of the new ventilation systems. Any damaged or stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced with new to match existing. - Install all of the new ventilation equipment and ductwork as shown on the tender drawings including all necessary wiring and controls. - Employ specialist commissioning engineers to set to work all new ventilation systems in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements and demonstrate the correct operation of all systems to the satisfaction of the contract administrator. - Supply & install ventilation units, ducting and ancillary grilles/louvres, etc - Insulate & box-in exposed heating pipework - Electrical supplies to new equipment - Controls work & commissioning - Associated Builders Work - Provide O&M manuals and provide user training - The timescale for the work is 6 weeks from commencement of the contract. - Contractors shall note that the maximum time the school can be closed for is 6 weeks and if they cannot complete the work detailed in that time then they should not submit a tender proposal. - Works to be completed by 30th August 2025 - Contractors shall submit a detailed programme of works when submitting their costs for the project. The Contractors shall detail all key timings showing as a minimum, site setup, plant delivery, re-instatement works and commissioning and how this will be achieved in the contract period. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Boiler installations Radiators and boilers Heating engineering services for buildings Ventilation equipment Cooling and ventilation equipment Ventilation ducting Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings Engineering services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0546ce-2025-06-11T14:55:05+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0546ce-2025-06-11T14:55:05+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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