Award

HBC Castle Hill Netting Works

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

Hastings Borough Council has concluded the tender process titled "HBC Castle Hill Netting Works," which focuses on the terracing of hillsides in the South East of the United Kingdom. The project, awarded to Ibex Technical Access Ltd, involves crane hire and scaffolding protection as part of urgent netting works on West Hill behind Castle Terrace. With the procurement stage marked as the Award with a contract value of £85,176.30, the award was activated on 21st August 2025. The procurement method utilised was a closed, invite-only process, suitable for SMEs, with the contract period extending from 25th August 2025 to 6th October 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities primarily for SMEs specialising in construction and hillside terracing works. Companies with expertise in scaffold provision and crane operation, particularly for challenging terrains, stand to benefit. The closed invitation nature of the process suggests potential future contracts for businesses that can establish a proven track record and develop strong relationships with municipal councils such as Hastings Borough Council.

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Notice Title

HBC Castle Hill Netting Works

Notice Description

Hastings Borough Council appointed Ibex Technical Access Ltd to carry out urgent netting works on West Hill behind Castle Terrace. This includes crane hire and scaffolding protection.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d2d41b8-65eb-4f86-b228-fcd7c19d67c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56d771d0-a22f-4995-93c1-37782d802565
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 - Closed (invite only)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112440 - Terracing of hillsides

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,176 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,176 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 6 Oct 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
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hastings.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBEX TECHNICAL ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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