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B953 ECC Contract

DEFRA

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25 Mar 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by DEFRA involves the "B953 ECC Contract," which pertains to special trade construction works other than roof works. This project is located at DEFRA Weybridge, South East, United Kingdom, with postal code KT15 3NB. The process was initiated through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Significant stages of this tender include the end of the tender period on 17th March 2025 and the commencement of the contract period from 18th March 2025, lasting until 31st August 2026. The awarded contract has a considerable value of £8,499,963.89, with the contract awarded to Willmott Dixon Construction Limited.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for growth in the construction sector, particularly for established businesses with expertise in special trade construction works. Companies capable of delivering large-scale construction projects within defined deadlines and meeting stringent industry standards would find this contract particularly suitable. Although the tender does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, the significant contract value and structured procurement method indicate robust business prospects for larger construction firms looking to enhance their portfolio and secure high-profile contracts.

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Notice Title

B953 ECC Contract

Notice Description

Second Stage Contract of Two Stage D&B for B953 Water Tower at DEFRA Weybridge

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c256ae02-38da-4f7e-b505-5da98ceb5996
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c6d767-683b-4b74-b82a-e808cd94fb3b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262000 - Special trade construction works other than roof works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,499,963 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
Paul Devine
Contact Email
paul.devine@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07824600359

Buyer Location

Locality
ADDLESTONE
Postcode
KT15 3NB
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
New Haw
Westminster Constituency
Runnymede and Weybridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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