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CONTRACT AWARD - FDIS - Woodbridge LPG Network Replacement (Design & Build) for 200 properties - FY2025/26 - Amey Central Region - East

AMEY DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

05 Jan 2026 at 11:40

Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CONTRACT AWARD - FDIS - Woodbridge LPG Network Replacement (Design & Build) for 200 properties" was initiated by Amey Defence Services Limited, situated in Huntingdon, England. This contract focuses on replacing the LPG network for 200 properties within the East of England, specifically in Woodbridge, Suffolk. The project falls under the industry category of construction work for oil and gas pipelines, with a comprehensive design and build approach. The award stage of the procurement was completed on 28th October 2025, with the contract commencing on 28th November 2025 and set to conclude by 15th December 2026. The total contract value is £2,551,673.12, awarded to RJC (Mechanical), supporting the regional infrastructure improvement efforts. The procurement method employed was a competitive quotation, falling below the threshold, and was tailored to attract SMEs.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for construction firms with expertise in designing and building gas infrastructure projects. Such businesses should have the capability to act as the Main Contractor, membership with Constructionline at the GOLD level, and ability to operate within a BIM environment. Further advantages are available for firms that align with Amey's commitment to social value delivery. The project stipulates essential compliance requirements, including DefStan standards and the development of business continuity plans and CSR policies. Participating businesses may also have the chance to negotiate future works based on submitted rates, presenting long-term partnership opportunities. This procurement offers significant scope for businesses within the construction sector, especially SMEs, to engage in pivotal infrastructure projects in East England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONTRACT AWARD - FDIS - Woodbridge LPG Network Replacement (Design & Build) for 200 properties - FY2025/26 - Amey Central Region - East

Notice Description

Central Region - East - Woodbridge, Suffolk - LPG Network Replacement for 200 properties Brief scope of works This project entails the D&B of a replacement LPG network supplying 200 properties on the Woodbridge estate. The cttr will be responsible for creating a network design that meets current stds, incorporating recommendations from a DNV Technical Report. To facilitate seamless construction and ongoing maintenance, the design must support a phased approach, allowing properties to transition from the existing LPG gas supplies to the new network in stages. Each property will have a ground-mounted meter installed, to allow for other utilities. The contractor will handle all excavation/installation/testing of the LPG mains/service connections. Each segment of the network will undergo pressure testing in line with IGEM stds. At completion, the cttr will restore affected sites, incl pathways and landscaping. Final inspection with stakeholders will verify compliance, and comprehensive O&M and as-built docs, including test certs, will be provided as part of the closeout process. For Amey to accept any EoI it is ESSENTIAL that any subcontractor is: * willing to act as Main Contractor (ESSENTIAL); * a member of Constructionline at GOLD; * capable of working in a BIM environment; * compliant with DefStan 05-138 * willing to deliver Social Value to our Client. DESIRABLE attributes of our Supply Chain: * have a CSR policy; * have a Bus Cont & Disaster Rec'y Plan If successful the subcttr will need to pass a PQQ, sign up to Amey T&Cs, and meet the MoD Sec Reqts. Expressions of Interest, BY EMAIL ONLY. Procurement Documentation will follow separately via a link from Curtis Fitch. Note 1: The bidder must quote for all aspects of the Works. Note 2: Future works of a similar nature may be negotiated based upon submitted rates. Note 3: Those making an EoI will be required to sign-up to our 'Sub-Contract Agreement' where 'Mini Competitions' or 'Call Offs' will be used to tender works/services. Note 4: For complex projects such as External Wall Insulation installation, Structural works etc. it is a requirement that the bidder must (at Contract Award) carry Professional Indemnity Insurance cover of not less than PS1,000,000. Note 5: Those making an EoI will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 i.e. Regulations 57, 58 and 60. Amey Defence Services expressly reserves the right to require those making an EoI to provide additional information supplementing or clarifying any of the information requested. Note 6: Depending on Amey's annual spend with individual bidders you may be required to either have committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), set SBTi approved near-term targets, or Net Zero targets. This opportunity is also advertised on Constructionline. ADS does not bind itself to accept any tender and is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d52aa3cb-f4fe-4e39-a6b6-a70dc545dc63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2bb8b2-6669-4783-a23f-89296356fea6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45231200 - Construction work for oil and gas pipelines

45231220 - Construction work for gas pipelines

45231221 - Gas supply mains construction work

45231223 - Gas distribution ancillary work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£870,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,551,673 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 15 Dec 2026 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
AMEY DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Simon Ridley
Contact Email
simon.ridley@ameydefenceservices.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 2EA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RJC (MECHANICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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