Old Barton Primary to Medina House School Internal Alterations and Refurbishment

Buyer
Isle of Wight Council
Value
£1,300,000
Closes
13 November 2026
Where
Newport, the South East
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Isle of Wight Council is asking building contractors to completely modernise the upper section of Old Barton Primary School and convert it into Medina House School, ready by September 2027. Work includes new heating system, classrooms, corridors, toilets, a hygiene room and a new kitchen. You need to price two different scope options: Option A (basic) and Option A+B (expanded).

What the buyer wants

• Submit fixed prices for both Option A and Option A+B separately, as the council will choose which to proceed with depending on available budget • Deliver all works to a standard that allows the building to open as a functioning school on 1st September 2027 • Provide a complete heating system replacement, new classrooms, link corridor, toilet refurbishment, hygiene room and catering kitchen as specified

Likely requirements

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This is a £1.3 million contract with complex scope, tight timescales and delivery to a school: most small builders or individual tradespeople will lack the financial backing, insurance, team size, and school-site experience needed to bid competitively.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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