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24 Jul 2026 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Homes England, also known as the Homes and Communities Agency, pertains to technical work at Cowling Farm, Chorley. The tender, titled "Homes England - Cowling Farm - Technical Work", falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement has reached the award stage with an active status as of the 24th of July, 2026. The contract period starts on the 30th of July, 2026, and concludes on the 4th of September, 2026, with a total contract value of £19,386.99. The tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers a significant opportunity for SMEs specializing in utilities, water management, and ecological services to expand their portfolios by engaging in projects managed by a prominent public sector organisation like Homes England. The procurement does not require a specific procurement method, allowing flexibility and encouraging competitive participation. Businesses with expertise in technical due diligence and environmental assessments are well-suited to leverage this opportunity for growth and establish themselves as key contributors to public development projects across the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Homes England - Cowling Farm - Technical Work

Notice Description

Stantec to carry out a suite of further technical due diligence work to support the Cowling Farm, Chorley site. This includes the following items: Item 1: Utilities Item 2: Foul Water Item 3: Surface Water Drainage Outfall Item 4: Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89d6b6af-81d6-493c-9284-79270b5dbffa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc8669d-cea6-4edd-854d-6b66c09ec074
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,386 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,386 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 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
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5AX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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