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03 Jul 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully completed a procurement process, awarding a contract titled "White Hall Residential New Build" under the construction works category. The project involves constructing 23 social rent apartments with necessary amenities in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Stepnell Ltd, a large-scale supplier, on 11th June 2026, with the contract period running from 12th June 2026 to 17th December 2027. The procurement method was specified as "Other," indicating a unique tender approach suitable for this type of project.

This tender presents significant business opportunities within the construction sector, especially for companies experienced in residential projects. The project's focus on delivering social rent apartments makes it particularly suited to firms familiar with housing projects and public sector collaboration. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find similar projects advantageous, given the tender's demonstrated suitability for SME involvement. Engaging in such initiatives can facilitate business growth through exposure to large public contracts and strengthen a firm's portfolio in government housing projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

White Hall Residential New Build

Notice Description

The Council wishes to appoint a provider to construct 23no social rent apartments with associated vehicular access and car parking, secure cycle storage, refuse and recycling storage, drainage, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9dca5cd9-d4a3-4d7f-8291-b8f85079a0c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fcd2ddb-5174-4696-be09-2a9c92c77a4b
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 -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,965,999 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,965,999 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 17 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEPNELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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