Award

Path resurfacing - Holywells Park

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 10:42

Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Ipswich Borough Council for a path resurfacing project in Holywells Park, located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of resurfacing works and surface work for footpaths. The process employed an open competition method, classified as below threshold. Key dates included a deadline for tender submissions on 4th July 2025, with the deadline for clarification questions set for 27th June 2025. The process concluded with the award stage, finalised on 8th September 2025, and the contract was active from 8th September 2025 to 30th November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering and surfacing works, particularly those experienced in public infrastructure projects. Companies like UK Potholes, which was awarded this contract, illustrate the typical supplier profile likely to benefit from similar procurements. Firms with a focus on quality and competitive pricing, as indicated by an 80% weighting for price and 20% for quality, would find such opportunities favourable for business growth. Additionally, businesses based in Suffolk, or those capable of serving this region, might find competitive advantage due to local participation preferences.

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Notice Title

Path resurfacing - Holywells Park

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Footpath tarmac resurfacing This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 4th July 2025 @ 11.00hrs. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 27th June 2025 @ 14:00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054466
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059602-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233251 - Resurfacing works

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK POTHOLES

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