This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 11:55

Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Reading Borough Council is focused on the "Ian Mikardo Way Single Storey Extension" project. This involves building construction work, specifically a rear single-storey and front porch extension, along with internal alterations. The process was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, identified as "25-W-085," was published on 29th January 2026 and completed with an active award on 22nd May 2026. The contract started on 22nd June 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 21st September 2026. The tender was classified under the CPV code 45210000 for building construction work, with an initial estimated contract value of £90,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in building construction work, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as it aligns with the scope and budget suitable for such organisations. The open competitive procurement method allows wider access for businesses to bid, fostering an environment conducive to business growth. The successful bidder, Mat's Group Limited, is an SME, indicating that companies with a similar profile and expertise in construction can compete effectively for similar projects in the future, potentially leading to further growth and development in this sector.

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Notice Title

Ian Mikardo Way Single Storey Extension

Notice Description

Rear Single storey & Front Porch Extension and Internal Alteration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-badfd14b-877c-48dd-adf3-206066a9f2b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1169197b-6758-4394-b12a-2059ba8252f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,795 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAT'S GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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