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Doris Robinson Court - Appointment of a Principal Contractor

Stoke on Trent City Council

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 12:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

03 Sep 2025 at 17:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

21 Jul 2025 at 13:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

26 Jun 2025 at 13:42

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

10 Jun 2025 at 09:55

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

09 Jun 2025 at 13:18

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

09 Apr 2025 at 14:41

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

27 Feb 2025 at 11:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Feb 2025 at 16:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stoke on Trent City Council has completed the procurement process for the appointment of a principal contractor to undertake the construction of Doris Robinson Court, a 46-unit apartment block. Targeting the construction industry category, this procurement was concentrated around the Meir area in Stoke-on-Trent. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, reflecting the council’s transparent approach, and was in the "award" stage as of 11 March 2026, following the award decision on 10 March 2026. The contract period is set from 1 June 2026 to 1 October 2027, and Torsion Construction Limited has been selected as the successful supplier for this project.

The construction of Doris Robinson Court emphasizes accessible and adaptable housing, offering significant opportunities for suppliers specialised in residential developments. Businesses ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to larger construction firms were well-positioned to compete in this tender, with numerous SMEs submitting valid bids. This tender spotlighted a potential growth trajectory for companies keen on expanding their portfolios within the public housing sector, particularly catering to independent living solutions for those over 55. The open procedure also allowed diverse businesses to demonstrate their capability in technical quality and competitive pricing, fostering a competitive environment conducive for business growth. The project is not only notable for its construction work but also the accompanying landscaping, external works, and fit-out, presenting comprehensive opportunities for specialised subcontractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Doris Robinson Court - Appointment of a Principal Contractor

Notice Description

All works associated with the construction of a 46-unit apartment block, associated landscaping, external works and internal fit out.

Planning Information

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has carried out the following engagement with the market to develop a sourcing strategy for the appointment of a principle contractor to develop and undertake the construction of the Doris Robinson Court site; 05.02.25 - F2F meeting with Seddon Construction Ltd for feedback on past tenders published (i.e. Document/ Attachment Format) and current market trends driving costs and risk. 14.02.25 - F01: Prior information notice Publication reference: 2025/S 000-005241 14.02.25 - Future Opportunity posted on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7297247024507203585/ 27.02.25 - Networking event, a mixture of local authorities, businesses from the private sector and consultants (Architects, QS's and Structural Engineers) in attendance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e7a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021754-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£9,630,343 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Stoke on Trent City Council
Additional Buyers

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORSION CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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