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Mile Cross Enabling Works

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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22 Aug 2025 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Mile Cross Enabling Works contract, managed by Norwich City Council, was awarded as part of a public procurement process to prepare the old Mile Cross Depot site in Norwich for the construction of new dwellings. This contract falls under the construction industry category with a classification code of 45000000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Ovamill Limited selected as the supplier. The procurement method employed was a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold, specifically utilising Norfolk County Council's preferred supplier list. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 30th April 2027, covering work in the East of England region, United Kingdom. The award was made active on 8th May 2025, with the total contract value amounting to £1,886,994.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those capable of undertaking large-scale enabling works for development sites. It is a promising growth prospect for companies already within similar frameworks or those aiming to collaborate with large contractors such as Ovamill Limited. Additionally, while the procurement favoured larger firms, businesses that are seeking future inclusion in preferred supplier lists or aiming to enhance their credentials in public sector contracts could see potential in projects like this to expand their portfolios and secure future opportunities in the public contract domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mile Cross Enabling Works

Notice Description

Enabling works for old Mile Cross Depot site in Norwich. To get site ready for the construction of 67 new dwellings (seperate contract). Suppliers sourced from Norfolk County Council's preferred supplier list for similar works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ceaec66b-908f-4216-bb11-d1045e2690a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45860576-49aa-4f01-ab39-a5eed5b68f76
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,886,994 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,886,994 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVAMILL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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