Award

Principal Contractor for construction and development of land at Ross Enterprise Park

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 08:42

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 13:04

Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 11:47

Planning

15 May 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has completed a procurement process to appoint a Principal Contractor for the construction and development of land at Ross Enterprise Park, Herefordshire. This contracting opportunity, which fell under the construction industry category, was tendered using an open procedure. The procurement process, initiated as a tender and awarded to FITZGERALD CONTRACTORS LIMITED, concluded with a contract signed on 13th November 2025, commencing immediately and expected to end by 3rd July 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 3,123,527.77 gross, focused on developing a phase at the enterprise park, enhancing local infrastructure and employment opportunities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for construction firms, especially SMEs, to engage with new projects that can foster business growth and local development. The procurement was open to competitive bidding, garnering eight bids, including four from SMEs, indicating an inclusive bidding process. Companies specialising in construction work, particularly those with the ability to deliver high-quality, timely, and within-budget projects, would find this contract advantageous. Engaging in such public sector work not only boosts business portfolios but also strengthens community ties and economic resilience within the region.

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Notice Title

Principal Contractor for construction and development of land at Ross Enterprise Park

Notice Description

Tener is to appoint a Principal Contractor to construct and develop an initial phase- construction and development of land at Ross Enterprise Park of land at Ross Enterprise Park, Herefordshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05141d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081290-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,883,526 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,883,526 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,602,939 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,602,939 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 3 Jul 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FITZGERALD CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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