Award

Blundeston PS - Plantroom Upgrade

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Aug 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Suffolk County Council as the buying organisation, focusing on the "Blundeston PS - Plantroom Upgrade" project. Categorised under the industry of construction work, it is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded to DPL Group Ltd on 26th June 2025. The tender utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract running from 21st July to 29th August 2025.

The project presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in construction work. The use of a framework agreement highlights a streamlined process for qualified suppliers, making it an attractive prospect for smaller firms with relevant framework standing. Although the opportunity is now awarded, understanding the process can benefit SMEs looking to engage in similar future tenders with public sector organisations like Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Title

Blundeston PS - Plantroom Upgrade

Notice Description

Plantroom Upgrade

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76d8a5da-225a-4cf1-9668-bcaafcdb4f53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8123104d-5b8d-4928-9bf3-982fb0b9a290
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£149,946 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,946 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Martin Jennings
Contact Email
martin.jennings@vertas.co.uk
Contact Phone
07917909617

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2RR
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DPL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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