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Supply Chain Notice: FDIS - Contract Award Notice - Cottesmore External Refurbishments to 8 properties - FY2025/26 - Amey Central Region - East

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Feb 2026 at 07:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment of run-down buildings in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom has reached the award stage, with the Ministry of Defence as the contracting authority. This project, entitled "FDIS - Contract Award Notice - Cottesmore External Refurbishments to 8 properties - FY2025/26 - Amey Central Region - East," involves extensive refurbishment works including replacing windows, doors, and various repair tasks. The contract commencement is scheduled for 2nd March 2026, with completion expected by 27th March 2026. The procurement follows an 'Other' method and prioritises works in the industry category. The minimum contract value is £113,000, and the total value is £348,000. The award was made to Sovereign Group Ltd, and key details for potential business opportunities were published on 3rd February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the construction and refurbishment industry, particularly those specialising in building improvements and repair works. Given the procurement process's suitability criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders managed by the Ministry of Defence. Engaging in such projects helps these businesses enhance their portfolios and gain experience with governmental contracts. Additionally, SMEs focusing on sustainable construction practices or possessing expertise in these specific refurbishment tasks might find it advantageous to pursue opportunities within this market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Chain Notice: FDIS - Contract Award Notice - Cottesmore External Refurbishments to 8 properties - FY2025/26 - Amey Central Region - East

Notice Description

Replace all windows to dwellings with PVCu DGU with trickle vents - Replace mains electric doorbells (will need electrician, plasterer/decorator to make good walls) - Replace all secondary entrance doors - Replace main entrance & inner porch doors/frames - Redecorate timber store doors/frames - Redecorate meter boxes - Replace cladding above D&Ws to outhouse - Shared On Site Liaison Officer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7290ff1b-8e64-43f8-a607-fc047594a08d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2cda622-80de-41b0-b809-bde233ae8de8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£348,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,239 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 30 days
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 2EA
Post Town
Peterborough
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOVEREIGN GROUP

Further Information

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