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

LotTradeValue
Lot 1
6 April 2026 to 7 August 2026
What this lot covers

Motor Vehicle Workshop

Construction£850,000
Lot 2
6 April 2026 to 7 August 2026
What this lot covers

Brick Workshop

Construction£500,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Alcema Ltd (SME)Lot 1—
30 March 2026 to 1 August 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 079340-2025
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 034333-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

3

Awards

2

Suppliers 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.