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Design and Build of Improvement Works to Gypsey and Traveller Sites

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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06 Jun 2025 at 12:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Design and Build of Improvement Works to Gypsey and Traveller Sites is a public procurement process initiated by the City of Doncaster Council. This project falls under the construction work industry category, identifiable by the CPV code 45000000, and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and has progressed to the award stage as of 6th June 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £5.25 million, was awarded to R Fullwood & Co Ltd. The project involves constructing 39 new pods across three sites and is scheduled to run from 27th May 2025 to 23rd June 2026. Key previous deadlines included the tender period ending on 17th November 2023.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in large-scale residential and community infrastructure projects. The project demands expertise in design modification, value management, and adherence to specific employer budgetary requirements. Companies that leverage strategic partnerships with architectural, structural, and civil consultancy services could find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their footprint in the development of residential landscapes, especially those dealing with innovative pre-manufactured housing solutions. Given the project's scale and complexity, large enterprises or those capable of facilitating extensive project management and collaboration might find this opportunity particularly well-suited for their business growth initiatives.

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Notice Title

Design and Build of Improvement Works to Gypsey and Traveller Sites

Notice Description

The underlying contract is awarded via a mini competition from E N Procure DPS for Installation, Responsive Repairs and Maintenance (Lot 29) (OJEU reference 2019/S 187-453493) to procure works for for a 2-stage tender process to select a Management Contractor, whereby: Stage 1 - Pricing is based on Preconstruction Services and Preliminaries. Copies of all the design information was provided to bidders so that they may assess the extent and nature of the required design review and modification, value management process and the pricing of the works to achieve the Employer's Budget. The intention is that one contractor will be appointed at the end of stage 1 and enter into a Preconstruction Services Agreement to undertake stage 2. The selection of the Contractor was based on a 40%:60% price quality evaluation (quality including 10% Social Value). The successful outcome of Stage 1 will be the selection of the Contractor and award of the Preconstruction Services Agreement The works comprise construction of 39 new pods across 3 sites and associated works in accordance with the scope, Employer's and statutory requirements. The works shall be completed to meet the requirements of City of Doncaster Council (CDC) and St Leger Homes of Doncaster (SLHD). During the Pre-Construction Services, the Contractor will be required to review the current designs including all detailed drawings, specifications, calculations, and assessments along with the Employer's additional requirements to provide cost advice for achieving the Employer's Budget Cost of PS5 million. SLHD have engaged with Waldeck Consulting to undertake Architectural, Structural/Civil, and Surveying services for the Planning and development of the pre-manufactured pod units at the three-sites G&T sites, to RIBA Stage 4 (restricted to RIBA Stages 3 and 4). Waldeck have produced full planning application for the three sites and development of the internal designs including development and guidance on fire requirements. The Contractor is required to provide a programme for identifying the tasks and actions necessary to review, modify and value engineer / manage the current design proposals to develop the Project Works Cost Plan and deliver the works in accordance with the Employer's Budget Cost. The Contractor shall be required to work collaboratively with the Employer and Employer's project team to undertake the design review to achieve the Project Objectives and required viability including the development and tendering of sub-packages for agreed solutions, scopes and specifications defined in accordance with the design review process. Subject to achieving an acceptable Project Works Cost and the Employer's Instruction to award the building contract for completing the works, the Contractor will Construct all parts of the works in accordance with the Employer's requirements and the Scope developed and agreed under the PCSA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e2a161e-8ce4-4345-bb37-d51cfdede9c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a7b9a4-fe49-4de0-bb7c-6ef22e437eb3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£5,245,673 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,245,672 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 23 Jun 2026 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S9 2JE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Darnall
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield South East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R FULLWOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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