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Infrastructure Works at Hethel Technology Park

SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2026 at 20:20

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 00:24

Tender

15 May 2025 at 14:13

Planning

21 Mar 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Infrastructure Works at Hethel Technology Park, led by South Norfolk Council, has successfully reached the contract award stage. This initiative, essential for enhancing local infrastructure, involves constructing a roundabout on B1135 Wymondham Road and developing an on-site link road to improve access to Hethel Technology Park and Lotus employment land. Situated in the UKH17 region, the project aligns with the works category and utilises a competitive flexible procedure under public authority guidelines. The contract was awarded to Jackson Civil Engineering Group Limited, with the procurement method being selective. The contract period commenced on 5th March 2026 and is expected to conclude on 30th November 2026, having a gross value of approximately £4,680,166.40.

This tender is a gateway for businesses specialising in road and roundabout construction to engage in a large-scale infrastructure project with significant economic potential in Norfolk. The contract reflects a strong commitment from South Norfolk Council toward regional development, offering substantial opportunities for contractors with expertise in civil engineering. Firms equipped with the capability to undertake extensive roadworks and infrastructure projects, particularly those with experience in competitive procedures, will find this project suitable for fostering growth and expanding operations. The involvement of Jackson Civil Engineering Group Limited underscores the project's appeal to well-established businesses, providing them with an opportunity to consolidate their presence in the infrastructure domain within the region.

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Notice Title

Infrastructure Works at Hethel Technology Park

Notice Description

South Norfolk Council ("SNC", "the Council") wishes to procure a suitably experienced Contractor to construct a roundabout on B1135 Wymondham Road and on-site link road to provide access to the new Hethel Technology Park and open-up Lotus employment land.

Planning Information

South Norfolk Council (SNC) is inviting contractors interested in an opportunity to deliver highways infrastructure in Hethel, Norfolk to participate in Preliminary Market Engagement. The proposed works contract will open up employment land comprising a new roundabout and link road. It is intended to procure the contract through the Competitive Flexible Procedure subject to the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024. SNC invites contractors who would like to participate in the market engagement to express their interest by emailing procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk. You can also register on In-tend for free via the link provided in this notice: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk Contractors will have access to a presentation which includes the scheme background and overview, key project constraints, procurement process and key dates. If you have any questions about the opportunity, please submit these to procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk by 4th April 2025 5pm. Questions will be anonymised and the responses sent to all contractors who have expressed an interest by 11 April 2025. A copy will also be included in the tender pack for all prospective tenderers once published. You do not have to participate in the PME stage to submit a tender. SNC requests that each organisation expressing an interest in this opportunity as a response to this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, states whether they intend to participate in the procurement (Tender Notice estimated to be published on 9th May 2025).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f796
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028217-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233120 - Road construction works

45233128 - Roundabout construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,900,138 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,900,138 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 May 2025Expired
Award Date
1 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR7 0WF
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACKSON CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP

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