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01 Jul 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council has completed its procurement process for the design and construction of a new medical and community building at Court Meadow in Mayfield, South East England. The tender, titled "ESPH755 WDC design and construction of a new medical and community building at Court Meadow," falls under the industry category for construction work related to health and social services buildings. This procurement was concluded with an award to Sunninghill Construction Co Ltd, a large-scale contractor, following a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, worth £7,832,272.14, commenced on 24th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 23rd April 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in health and social services infrastructure. The procurement process, which allowed for SMEs, was part of an ongoing strategy to support the development of essential community infrastructure. Companies with capabilities in design and construction for medical and community buildings could take advantage of such initiatives for long-term growth and collaboration with public sector entities like the Wealden District Council.

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Notice Title

ESPH755 WDC design and construction of a new medical and community building at Court Meadow

Notice Description

Wealden District Council awarded a contract to Sunninghill Construction Co Ltd to design and construct a new co-located medical and community building at Court Meadow, Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield TN20 TPJ. The contract was awarded via the National Framework Partnership.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbed2756-fe1a-4ca4-af7f-9430e2381533
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb69098-3a55-4e21-9fb5-f43e8493cc19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,832,272 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,832,272 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 23 Apr 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
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
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
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNNINGHILL CONSTRUCTION CO.LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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