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Construction of March Public Toilets

FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 12:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Fenland District Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the construction of new public toilets in March Town Centre, as part of a larger regeneration project. The procurement process, identified under the tender id CONST_MPT_2025, falls within the building construction work category, with CPV code 45210000. The tender followed an open procedure below the threshold, highlighting its inclusive nature for potential bidders. Key dates include the contract period starting on the 8th of January 2025 and ending on the 30th of September 2025. The award, valued at £304,605, was granted to Probus Construction Limited. The project’s geographical focus is March, England, specifically located at postcode PE15 8NQ.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the construction sector. Since the procurement method was notably open, it offered a transparent and fair bidding process, allowing competitive engagement. Probus Construction Limited, an SME, was awarded this contract, underscoring the opportunity for similar-sized firms to leverage their expertise in public infrastructure projects to win substantial contracts. Businesses engaged in building construction or planning to expand their portfolio in public works could notably benefit from participating in such tenders, provided they are prepared to meet the criteria set by local authorities like Fenland District Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction of March Public Toilets

Notice Description

Construction of the new Toilet Block as part of the March Town Centre Regeneration project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb7712bb-a228-4dc0-baa5-f2d7621adcbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6826967b-0689-4d32-93b1-64de2f32899e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£304,605 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£304,605 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARCH
Postcode
PE15 8NQ
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
Fenland
Electoral Ward
March North
Westminster Constituency
North East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROBUS CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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