AwardedAwarded 27 March 2026
Motor Vehicle Workshop and Brickwork Workshop at Woodlands campus
Solihull College and University Centre · Education
In brief
Solihull College and University Centre awarded construction work to Alcema Ltd on 27 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,350,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 4 months, starting 6 April 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Solihull College & University Centre are looking to improve STEM facilities at Woodlands Campus with an extension and refurbishment works to provide a larger Motor Vehicle Workshop and enhanced facilities, and the construction of a new Brickwork Workshop, ready for curriculum delivery in the 26/27 academic year. 2 Lots were tendered. An award has been made for Lot 1 Motor Vehicle Workshop only. Lot 2 Brick Workshop award decision has been delayed.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 6 April 2026 to 7 August 2026 What this lot coversMotor Vehicle Workshop | Construction | £850,000 |
| Lot 2 6 April 2026 to 7 August 2026 What this lot coversBrick Workshop | Construction | £500,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcema Ltd (SME) | Lot 1 | — | 30 March 2026 to 1 August 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 079340-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 034333-2026
About the buyer
Solihull College and University CentreLast 12 months
Procurements
3Awards
2Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Alcema Ltd1 contract
- Charter Office Equipment Ltd1 contract
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From notice 079340-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 3 December 2025, last updated 15 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.