Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
14 September 2026
19 days remaining
Published
20 August 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
St Helens Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor for the Lyme Primary School RoofFor a full specification for this opportunity, please register you interest. Please note that this opportunity is being ran as an open restricted tender, open to the businesses based within the following areas (defined in article 3(4) of The Local Government (Exclusion of Non-commercial Considerations) (England) Order 2026:MerseysideGreater ManchesterLancashireSubmissions shall be received by the Council by the closing date and time stated within the Instruction for Tendering document.
No submission received after the closing date and time will be accepted other than where there are exceptional circumstances which may be considered by the Director of STAR Procurement in their sole discretion. Please note that tender submissions which are only partly uploaded at the closing date and time will be considered to have not been received and will be rejected by the Council.No tender documents will be sent to you – you need to navigate to the “my opportunities” section and download the documents from the Chest website.If you have any questions regarding this opportunity – please post them on the messaging facility on the Chest.
Messages sent outside of the Chest will not be responded to.ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SENT THROUGH THE CHEST. Due to the Council’s obligations of fairness and equal treatment to all bidders it cannot accept amendments to these terms and conditions or alternative terms and conditions. If you seek to amend the terms and conditions or submit alternative terms and conditions the Council may reject your quotation.
Submission
Submissions sent via any other method will not be accepted.Please ensure that you leave enough time to upload your documents before the closing date/time, as late submissions may not be accepted.In submitting your quotation you agree to contract on the terms and conditions as detailed on The Chest.
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St Helens Council is looking for a qualified contractor to carry out roof works at Lyme Primary School, with bids limited to firms based in Merseyside, Greater Manchester or Lancashire.
Requirements
- Contractor must be suitably qualified to carry out school roof works
- Business must be based in Merseyside, Greater Manchester or Lancashire (as defined in article 3(4) of the Local Government (Exclusion of Non‑commercial Considerations) (England) Order 2026)
- Register interest and download full tender documents from the CHESS ‘my opportunities’ section
- All submission documents must be uploaded via CHESS before the closing date/time
- Bidder must agree to the standard CHESS terms and conditions without amendment
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide a complete roof replacement/repair solution for Lyme Primary School according to the specification in the tender documents
- Supply all labour, materials, plant and health & safety measures required for the roof works
- Deliver the completed roof on schedule and provide any required warranties or maintenance documentation
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check the "Article 3(4)" reference – it defines the geographic restriction; only firms in the three counties can bid.
- 2The notice tells you where to get the full specification – you must register on CHESS and download the documents; without them you cannot price accurately.
- 3Pay close attention to the submission rules: partial uploads are treated as non‑submissions and any alternative terms will be rejected.
- 4Note the deadline wording – the Council may only accept late bids in exceptional circumstances at the Director's discretion, so plan extra time for uploading.
- 5Look for sections on insurance, health & safety and warranty requirements in the full tender – these are common deal‑breakers for construction contracts.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you cannot meet the full scope alone, consider forming a consortium with another local roofing firm to share resources and meet the qualification criteria.
- Highlight any social value you can bring (e.g., local employment, apprenticeships) – councils often award extra points for community benefit.
- Use the CHESS messaging facility to ask clarification questions early; documented answers can strengthen your bid and avoid costly assumptions.
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Key Dates
Published
20 August 2026
Submission deadline
14 September 2026
Source
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