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Void Refurbishment Contract for Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

10 Apr 2026 at 10:44

TenderUpdate

02 Oct 2024 at 22:49

Tender

02 Aug 2024 at 00:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Void Refurbishment Contract undertaken by Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council has recently progressed to the award stage. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 2,000,000 annually, involves refurbishment works under the CPV code 45453100 and is located in the UKH14 region. Rapid Response Maintenance Ltd has been awarded the contract for "VOID repair and maintenance work in the Babergh and Mid Suffolk Districts", with the contract becoming active as of 1st April 2025. The procedure followed was an open procurement method, adhering to the set legal and procedural frameworks. The total estimated contract value over the maximum term is GBP 5,000,000.

This opportunity presents substantial business growth prospects, particularly for firms specialising in refurbishment works and related repair and maintenance services. The technical weighting for the award criteria was set at 60%, highlighting the emphasis on quality and social value, while cost considerations accounted for 40%. Businesses with a strong track record in these areas will find this tender particularly advantageous. Given the open procedure and electronic submission possibilities, SMEs have a solid chance to compete, as evidenced by the three SME bids received during the tender process. The potential extension of the contract term also presents long-term collaboration opportunities for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Void Refurbishment Contract for Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council

Notice Description

Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to jointly procure a Contractor for the delivery of their Void Refurbishment Contract. The estimated annual contract value is circa GBP2,000,000.00

Lot Information

Lot 1

Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council (BMSDC) are looking to jointly procure a Contractor for the delivery of their Void Refurbishment Contract. The estimated annual contract value is circa GDP2,000,000.00. This figure does not take into account annual indexation considerations or VAT. It is intended that the contract will run for a period of three years with the option for renewal, as decided by BMSDC , for an extension of up to a further two years, subject to satisfactory reviews. The maximum duration of the contract is five years. The contract value in this notice is subject to review and is not guaranteed, as this is based on the maximum term.

Renewal: It is intended that the contract will run for a period of three years with the option for renewal, as decided by BMSDC, for an extension of up to a further two years, subject to satisfactory reviews. The maximum duration of the contract is therefore five years. The contract value in this notice is therefore subject to review and is not guaranteed, as this is based on the maximum term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0486fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032757-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAPID RESPONSE MAINTENANCE

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