Award

Contract for Land Drainage of Watercourses across Guildford Borough

GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

01 Jul 2025 at 10:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Guildford Borough Council has awarded a contract for land drainage works on watercourses within Guildford Borough. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for drainage works, falls within the services industry category. The competitive quotation procurement method was used, tailored for opportunities below the threshold, with a limited tender process. The contract, valued at £44,962.50, commenced on 9th May 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. This contracting award is an important milestone in the procurement process, following the completion of the tender phase.

The awarded contract presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in drainage and water management services. Businesses operating within or near Guildford, marked by the postal code GU2 4BB, will find this project particularly beneficial. Such tenders offer a chance for these organisations to strengthen their market presence and explore new business avenues through public sector collaboration. John Britten Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the current contract, highlighting the Council's commitment to engaging smaller businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Land Drainage of Watercourses across Guildford Borough

Notice Description

N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c5ba29f-3094-49eb-96e2-db00f400a98f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bf81c1-393f-4081-bc8c-731b67b62d18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232452 - Drainage works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,962 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,962 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@guildford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01483 505050

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN BRITTEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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