Award

Abbotts Avenue West - Pre Construction

ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT

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AwardUpdate

22 Apr 2025 at 14:35

Award

18 Oct 2024 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT for the "Abbotts Avenue West - Pre Construction" project. This tender falls under the construction industry category, classified as "Construction work" with CPV code 45000000. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the contract involves the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a residential development comprising up to five 3-bedroom units, alongside parking and amenity space. The procurement method was an open procedure below the threshold, with the procurement stage currently marked as complete following an award update. Notable dates include the tender period end on 12th January 2024, and the contract period from 7th August 2024 to 31st January 2025.

This contract presents growth opportunities for SMEs within the construction sector, particularly those specialising in residential building and preconstruction services. The project is structured as a Design and Build fixed price contract, making it well-suited to businesses capable of providing comprehensive development services, including design, demolition, and construction. The involvement of a large company, HELIX CONSTRUCT LIMITED, as the supplier signifies a competitive environment, encouraging SMEs to showcase their agility and innovation to secure similar opportunities in future procurements.

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Notice Title

Abbotts Avenue West - Pre Construction

Notice Description

The Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified Main Contractor to undertake an initial preconstruction services agreement prior to a potential single stage Design and Build fixed price contract, for the demolition of the existing structures and the design, construction of a residential development of up to 5nr 3-bed units, including associated parking and amenity space.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e36f1bec-3a09-4e71-b12f-961d265af093
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2847d1d7-02a5-42b0-a45c-df31280895c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 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
ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT
Contact Name
John Patrick
Contact Email
procurement@stalbans.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01727819306

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HELIX CONSTRUCT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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