Award

Oliver Cromwell's House, Ely

CITY OF ELY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Apr 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Ely Council has concluded a procurement process under the "award" stage for a construction project titled "Oliver Cromwell's House, Ely." This project involves specialist construction work to repair and replace structural elements in a Grade 2* listed building. It is located in Ely, England (postcode CB7 4HF), with a procurement category under construction works (CPV code 45000000). The tender was conducted through a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2025 and end on 14th January 2026. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £63,124.80, was awarded to CB6 Developments Ltd, following the completion of the tender period on 4th February 2025.

This tender signifies significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in specialist construction and restoration work. The project requires experienced contractors capable of handling structurally sensitive and historic buildings, offering opportunities for businesses specialising in heritage restoration. As a buyer, the City of Ely Council demonstrates openness to engaging with SMEs, thereby providing an attractive prospect for companies in the construction sector aiming to expand their portfolio and expertise in listed building projects.

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Notice Title

Oliver Cromwell's House, Ely

Notice Description

Oliver Cromwell's House is a listed Grade 2* building. The proposed works are to replace a cill beam at first floor level on the front elevation with associated repairs to the adjoining studs and floor joists. This includes the removal of the ceiling from the front ground floor room currently used as the tourist information centre to allow for woodwork treatment. This is specialist work due to the nature of the building.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35296aee-94bb-4f59-81e4-19aa106ef971
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dae170c-52ff-4c0c-8411-11419f76af31
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,604 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,124 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 14 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF ELY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELY
Postcode
CB7 4EG
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Ely West
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CB6 DEVELOPMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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