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TENDER FOR 14 NEW BUILD DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS CONTRACT IN SAFFRON WALDEN

UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

13 Nov 2020 at 14:08

Award Notice
Tender

12 Mar 2020 at 18:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Uttlesford District Council is seeking a building contractor for the development of 14 new residential properties alongside associated works in Saffron Walden, Essex. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the project having an estimated contract sum of approximately £3.5 million. The successful contractor is expected to be appointed by 8th May 2020, following a public tender process that is classified under the procurement method as open, specifically an open procedure (below threshold). The deadline for submitting completed tenders was 23rd April 2020, while expressions of interest needed to be submitted by 27th March 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who specialise in construction and building works, particularly those familiar with new build housing projects for local authorities. Businesses with experience in similar projects, especially those that have successfully collaborated with Local Authorities or Registered Providers in the past, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. This tender not only contributes to local development but also enables participating contractors to strengthen their portfolios and expand their market presence in the residential construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TENDER FOR 14 NEW BUILD DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS CONTRACT IN SAFFRON WALDEN

Notice Description

Uttlesford District Council is looking for a competent Building Contractor for the development of 14No. new-build properties and associated works in the market town of Saffron Walden, Essex. UDC has already secured planning permission (reference UTT/18/2820/FUL) for the development and is seeking the commencement of the project spring/summer 2020. The successful tenderer will preferably have undertaken similar new build schemes for Local Authorities or Registered Providers and be familiar with the nature of such projects. The estimated Contract Sum for the works is approximately PS3.5m and the project will be awarded via a JCT 2016 DB Contract. Uttlesford District Council is looking to appoint a contractor by 8th May 2020 - A project timetable has been set and is included in the tender documents. To request the tender pack, simply e-mail your expression of interest to Ben Mitchell of The Design Partnership (Ely) Ltd who are acting as our Employers Agent. His email address is ben@thedesignpartnership.org The deadline for expressions of interest is 27th March 2020. Tenders are to be completed and returned no later than 23rd April 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efc7ca4a-9967-480c-91e8-9ffcc41d752f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ff7284-b293-4361-890d-b3c83ad144e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211300 - Houses construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,159,910 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 24 Dec 2021 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
UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ben Mitchell
Contact Email
ben@thedesignpartnership.org
Contact Phone
01354 693111

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATTERIS
Postcode
PE16 6AG
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
Chatteris South
Westminster Constituency
North East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUNCAN CAMERON & HUTCHINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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