Award

CBC-1824-Q-SK - Franklin House - Improvement Works - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

03 Nov 2025 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Franklin House - Improvement Works" project was conducted by Central Bedfordshire Council, located at Priory House, Shefford. This project, classified under the industry category of refurbishment work (CPV code: 45453100), entailed improvement works at Franklin House. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender process concluded with an award on 3rd November 2025, with the contract running from 31st October to 1st December 2025. The project location corresponds to postal code SG17 5TQ in the United Kingdom, extending potential delivery across British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and beyond.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for construction companies and builders involved in refurbishment projects. Although not targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience and capacity for handling substantial improvement works can benefit from engaging in such contracts. This includes firms like Gray & Sons Builders Ltd, the appointed supplier, as they expand their portfolio through projects managed by public sector entities such as Central Bedfordshire Council. This type of tender provides an avenue for businesses to showcase their capabilities in high-value, structured projects, thereby aiding their growth and strengthening their market position.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

CBC-1824-Q-SK - Franklin House - Improvement Works - AWARD

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed Gray & Sons Builders Ltd to carry out Franklin House - Improvement Works (CBC-1824-Q-SK)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb34087f-3cf9-4b78-a951-b7f678d15e7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1646d1a4-36c0-40be-8c2c-2464592c61b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 1 Dec 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shawez Khwaja
Contact Email
shawez.khwaja@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 300 8000

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAY & SONS BUILDERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-fb34087f-3cf9-4b78-a951-b7f678d15e7c-2025-11-03T10:49:49Z",
    "date": "2025-11-03T10:49:49Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-fb34087f-3cf9-4b78-a951-b7f678d15e7c",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "IT-33-4657-CBC-1824-Q-SK - AWARD",
        "title": "CBC-1824-Q-SK - Franklin House - Improvement Works - AWARD",
        "description": "Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed Gray & Sons Builders Ltd to carry out Franklin House - Improvement Works (CBC-1824-Q-SK)",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "45453100",
            "description": "Refurbishment work"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SG17 5TQ"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-09-29T12:01:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-10-31T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2025-12-01T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-41357",
            "name": "Central Bedfordshire Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Central Bedfordshire Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Priory House, Monks Walk",
                "locality": "Shefford",
                "postalCode": "SG17 5TQ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Shawez Khwaja",
                "email": "Shawez.khwaja@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "0300 300 8000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-201279",
            "name": "Gray & Sons Builders Ltd.",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Gray & Sons Builders Ltd."
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Cavan House, Oldways Road, Ravensden, Bedford, United Kingdom, MK44 2RF"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-41357",
        "name": "Central Bedfordshire Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-fb34087f-3cf9-4b78-a951-b7f678d15e7c-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-11-03T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-11-03T10:49:49Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 0,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-201279",
                    "name": "Gray & Sons Builders Ltd."
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-10-31T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2025-12-01T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1646d1a4-36c0-40be-8c2c-2464592c61b6",
                    "datePublished": "2025-11-03T10:49:49Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}