Planning

Raised bed allotment site

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 16:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council has commenced the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Raised bed allotment site." This process, initiated on 4th September 2025, involves the construction of 14 raised bed allotment plots along with pathways, fencing, shed bases, and grass seeding, to be located in Great Notley. The project is categorised under services for landscaping work, erection of fencing, and grounds maintenance, with an estimated gross value of £100,000. The submission deadline for initial engagement is 3rd October 2025, through the BIP Delta e-tendering platform. The project aims to shape future developments based on contractors' market inputs and is expected to begin on 1st April 2026, running through 1st October 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in landscaping, construction, and grounds maintenance services. Companies with experience in constructing allotments or handling similar projects will find this contract well-suited to their expertise. The procurement method encourages open engagement during the planning phase, making it ideal for businesses that wish to establish a working relationship with a sub-central government authority, potentially leading to further opportunities in the future. Engaging in this process will enable businesses to influence project specifications and pricing, providing a proactive means for growth and expansion within the local government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Raised bed allotment site

Notice Description

Braintree District Council is seeking to engage with the market regarding the construction of 14 raised bed allotment plots with pathway, fencing, shed bases and grass seeding in Great Notley, to help shape the next phase of this initiative. The Council is looking for contractors to review the specification for the allotment construction and provide an estimate of a realistic budget for the works. It is also seeking Expressions of Interest should funding be secured and the opportunity be formally advertised. The specification and associated Appendix can be located in the document repository with the BIP Delta e-tendering platform. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Landscaping-work./8EK9E3CG46 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8EK9E3CG46

Planning Information

Interested contractors should respond via the messaging function of the BIP Delta e-tendering platform. Responses may be followed up via the same system or by email for further clarity as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05948c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054091-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

45342000 - Erection of fencing

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katrine.sallows@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Further Information

Notice Documents

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