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Alburgh with Denton Fire Doors ITT

Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust · Education

In brief

Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust is looking for suppliers for construction and building maintenance work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £50,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 weeks, starting 26 July 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 5pm, Thursday 10 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Thursday 3 December 2026
Bids by: 5pm, Thursday 10 December 2026

How bids are scored

Site Visit 20% · Geographical location (sustainability) 10% · Quality of submission 10% · Price 60%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for construction contracts across the UK (from 3333 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The project comprises the replacement of existing fire doors as identified on the drawings supplied, including the removal and replacement of all associated door frames and trims, together with all necessary making good and reinstatement of surrounding finishes. The works shall also include the testing and reinstatement of existing access control systems and associated equipment, where applicable, to ensure full operational functionality upon completion.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 27 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £50,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Thursday 3 December 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Thursday 10 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

12 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 107706-2026

About the buyer

Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies TrustLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Bruce Towers & Sons Limited3 contracts
Etech Group Ltd2 contracts
Aspect Group Services Limited1 contract
Cadman and Son LLP1 contract
Country Contractors (Norfolk) Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust

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From notice 107706-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 12 November 2026.