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Modular Building Construction & Rental

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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01 Aug 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Modular Building Construction & Rental" project was conducted by Chelmsford City Council. This contract involves the construction and rental of modular accommodation over a span of 10 years and 6 months, indicating long-term engagement within the construction industry sector. Chelmsford, England, is the primary location for this project, postcode CM1 2RL. This process reached the award stage with the contract awarded on 1st February 2025. The procurement was completed via a direct method as a single tender action due to its below-threshold nature. The project started on 31st March 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2035. Key date to consider includes the end of the tender period on 1st February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in modular and portable building construction, particularly those classified as SMEs, as the contract's nature supports small and medium enterprises. Companies capable of delivering high-quality modular accommodation on a rental basis would find this project beneficial to their growth strategy. Given the scale and duration of the contract, businesses in the construction sector with a focus on innovative building solutions and flexibility in project delivery may find this to be a rewarding opportunity.

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Notice Title

Modular Building Construction & Rental

Notice Description

A Below-threshold Works contract for the provision of and construction of Modular Accommodation paid on a rental basis across a period of 10 years and 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5c57364-e386-4534-9898-2502e7e6dd63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97f0d9c-8923-44c6-b002-856edd04199e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,410,820 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,410,820 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMSFORD CITY 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 1JE
Post Town
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
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MMC HOMEBUILDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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