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External Groundworks at Olding Road, Bury St. Edmunds

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2025 at 09:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "External Groundworks at Olding Road, Bury St. Edmunds" is being managed by West Suffolk Council, located at West Suffolk House in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the construction industry category, focusing on works related to complete or part construction and civil engineering. The process is currently in the Tender stage, with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 11th July 2025, and the end of the enquiry period on 9th July 2025. The contract is slated to commence on 4th August 2025 and conclude by 12th September 2025. The procurement method is open, specified as a below threshold open competition, making it accessible to a wide range of potential bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering, particularly those experienced in external groundworks, fencing, and related activities. Given the evaluation criteria, companies with strong technical competence, a focus on sustainability and social value, and competitive pricing will be well-suited to compete. The contract's substantial value, along with clearly defined procurement criteria, offers a lucrative growth opportunity for small to medium enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. The emphasis on electronic submission suggests that businesses with efficient digital capabilities will have an advantage in the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Groundworks at Olding Road, Bury St. Edmunds

Notice Description

Breaking out of existing hard standing and associated elements with formation of new external hard standing, external fencing and associated elements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035298-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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