Planning

Supply Chain Notice: WP001 Steel Frame and Metal Stairs CDP - Rock Barracks

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

16 Jun 2025 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process titled "Supply Chain Notice: WP001 Steel Frame and Metal Stairs CDP - Rock Barracks" for multi-functional buildings construction work. This future opportunity notice, published on 16th June 2025, indicates a subcontract by Kier Construction at the MOD Woodbridge, Rock Barracks in East of England, United Kingdom. The planning stage is ongoing, with an estimated contract value of £2,000,000. Interested suppliers can anticipate a future notice date on 4th December 2025, with construction beginning on 24th April 2028 and concluding on 1st April 2030.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction work, particularly those with expertise in steel frame structures and metal stairs. Firms interested in expanding their portfolio in defence-related projects are encouraged to register their interest, as there is potential to be added to the tender list once the invitation to tender is issued. This could be a significant stepping stone for small to medium enterprises aiming to secure high-value contracts with the Ministry of Defence, fostering business development within the construction sector.

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Notice Title

Supply Chain Notice: WP001 Steel Frame and Metal Stairs CDP - Rock Barracks

Notice Description

Kier Construction subcontract for the provision of Contract Design Package for Steel Frame and Metal Stairs. This works package will be constructed at the MOD Woodbridge, Rock Barracks. This is a future opportunity notice for suppliers to register their interest in being selected for addition to the tender list. Please note this is a pipeline notice only and there is no further information at this time. All values and dates in this notice are estimated only and we reserve the right to amend any of the information prior to issuing an invitation to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc05c887-f4d5-48cc-9524-126c6af1dfd6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Apr 2028 - 1 Apr 2030 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM, ESSEX
Postcode
CM8 3TH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Witham Central
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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