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20 New General Needs Dwellings for Affordable Rent at 55 Mabledon Avenue

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Dec 2025 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council, situated in Ashford, England, has completed the procurement process for the construction of 20 new general needs dwellings for affordable rent at 55 Mabledon Avenue, identified under project number MABLEDON/24/1. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement within the construction works category, with a significant contract value of £8,223,985. The award was made to WW Martin Ltd, an SME based in Ramsgate, Kent, on 17 December 2025, with the contract running from 24 November 2025 to 22 July 2027. The procurement aimed to enhance local infrastructure and provide affordable housing solutions, with the tender process previously closing on 11 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in residential construction and infrastructure projects. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders given their eligibility and the project's framework agreement nature. The project’s scope, focusing on affordable housing, opens avenues for businesses to contribute to community development and engage in long-term government contracts, promoting sustainable business growth and enhancing their market reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

20 New General Needs Dwellings for Affordable Rent at 55 Mabledon Avenue

Notice Description

Mini competition via NFP Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37483047-03fe-4ddc-81ba-b46a891efdaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c0a9ee-ccad-4282-b520-9f3b57dfea5b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£8,223,985 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,223,985 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 22 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WW MARTIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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