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Construction of 66 New Council Homes Cripps Lodge Site

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 11:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the design and construction of 66 new council homes at the former Cripps Lodge site, situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This project falls under the construction work industry category and is valued at £24,789,377. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on 25th February 2026, with D.J. Higgins Construction Limited being selected as the supplier. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude on 1st March 2028.

The tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale construction businesses with the capacity to undertake extensive projects. Given its scope and value, businesses experienced in housing developments will find this contract beneficial for growth and portfolio expansion. This process underscores the importance of framework agreements in facilitating large procurement projects, allowing established businesses such as D.J. Higgins Construction Limited to leverage their capabilities to secure substantial contracts. For budding ventures aiming to expand into public sector projects, understanding the framework and selective procurement methods can be key to future success in similar endeavours. Notably, this tender was not suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary community and social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction of 66 New Council Homes Cripps Lodge Site

Notice Description

to appoint a contractor to complete the design and build of 66 New Council homes at the former Cripps Lodge site

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-487daa74-8d05-483a-969d-ec8776efef78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec665a6-a12d-486a-b937-901ba1845f34
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,789,377 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,789,377 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D.J. HIGGINS CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

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