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Burnham Library Expansion

Essex County Council

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28 Jul 2026 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council procured the design and build of an expansion to Burnham Library for use as a Family Hub. The requirement covers library construction work, including both design responsibility and construction delivery, rather than a standalone consultancy or supply contract. The work is associated with Burnham, CM0 8HQ, in the East of England. This is a public-sector works opportunity for contractors able to manage an integrated design-and-build project in an operational community facility setting. The buyer is Essex County Council, based in Chelmsford. The procurement is categorised as works and relates to the expansion of an existing library to support Family Hub services.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. Horizon Construction was selected on 17 June 2026 for £223,333.52 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 17 June 2026 to 10 August 2027. The tender submission deadline was 14 August 2025 at 12:00. The published procurement value and awarded value are the same. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active, and Essex County Council is the buying organisation. The requirement was evaluated through the framework call-off route rather than an open tender.

This award demonstrates demand from Essex County Council for integrated design-and-build contractors able to deliver library construction and adaptation works for community services. Horizon Construction, identified as an SME, was selected, indicating that a smaller construction business can be credible for this scale of public-sector project when it can combine design management with construction delivery. Relevant competitors would need practical experience of building or expanding public buildings, coordinating design and site works, and delivering facilities intended for public use. Capability in managing stakeholders, maintaining safe and compliant works in a community setting, and working through a public-sector framework would strengthen a future offer for this buyer and requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Burnham Library Expansion

Notice Description

Design and Build for the Burnham Library Expansion for Family Hub, CM0 8HQ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e74049f4-d1fd-411c-9b42-351442a77580
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ebfd7ac-4349-4bd0-8b8c-00d13a72577b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212330 - Library construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 10 Aug 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
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Horizon Construction

Further Information

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