Wimbledon Park Primary School fire safety package
London Borough of MertonEstimated Value
£94,000 – £0
Deadline
24 April 2026
Published
27 March 2026
Type
works
Overview
Fire safety improvement package of works to be undertaken at Wimbledon Park Primary School in the London Borough of Merton, over the summer holidays 2026. Where deemed required by the Contractor in order to complete works by the 1st September 2026, they should allow for out of hours working. All correspondence regarding this opportunity must be done via The London Tenders Portal
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Wimbledon Park Primary School needs a fire safety upgrade completed during the summer 2026 holidays (before 1st September 2026). This is a package of fire safety improvement works at a primary school in South London, and the contractor must be prepared to work outside normal hours if needed to finish on time.
Requirements
- Work must be completed by 1st September 2026
- Contractor must be prepared for out-of-hours working if necessary to meet the deadline
- All communication must go through The London Tenders Portal (not direct email or phone)
- Work must take place during summer holidays 2026
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for qualifications, insurance, certifications (e.g. fire safety accreditation, relevant experience with school buildings)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Complete fire safety improvements at Wimbledon Park Primary School
- Deliver all work between start of summer holidays and 1st September 2026
- Plan and execute any out-of-hours work needed to meet the deadline
How to Read This Tender
- 1The description is quite general — 'fire safety package' could include anything from upgrading alarms to fire doors to sprinkler systems. Download the full tender documents immediately to see the detailed specification of what work is actually required.
- 2The 1st September deadline is tight and critical (schools open for term) — if you bid, make sure you can genuinely resource and deliver by then, including out-of-hours work. This isn't negotiable.
- 3All questions and responses must go through The London Tenders Portal — don't try to contact the school directly. Check how long the portal takes to respond before asking questions late in the bidding window.
- 4This is a school building, so expect requirements around safeguarding, DBS clearance for staff on site, and minimal disruption to the building. Check if these are mentioned in full documents.
- 5Summer 2026 may have limited availability of labour and materials — factor in resource planning and lead times now, especially if specialist contractors are needed.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not a fire safety specialist, consider partnering with a specialist subcontractor early — don't wait until after you've won to find partners. Many SMEs win these contracts as lead partners with subcontractors doing the technical work.
- Check if social value is scored in the tender — many councils now weight social value (local jobs, apprenticeships, community benefit) at 10-20%. If it is, emphasize any local employment or training you'll provide.
- School holidays timing is your advantage as a small business — larger contractors may struggle with July-August availability. If you can genuinely commit to those dates with your team, highlight this in your bid.
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London Borough of MertonKey Dates
Published
27 March 2026
Submission deadline
24 April 2026
Notice type
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