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Homes England - Archaeological Trenches Backfilling, Panshanger, Welwyn Garden City

HOMES ENGLAND

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24 Sep 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Homes England - Archaeological Trenches Backfilling, Panshanger, Welwyn Garden City" contract. This project falls under the industry category of 'works', with a particular focus on infill work, and is located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was 'limited', indicating a below-threshold competition. The contract commenced on 22nd September 2025 and is set to conclude by 14th November 2025. The award was made to MOULDING PBS, an SME based in Hitchin, with the contract status currently active. The total gross value of the contract is £150,000, with a net amount of £125,000. The award was formalised on 19th September 2025.

This tender represented a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological and construction work, particularly those able to handle specific challenges such as backfilling trenches to prevent sinkholes. The project could serve as a platform for SMEs like MOULDING PBS to enhance their credentials in government contracts, potentially opening doors to future public and private sector opportunities. Companies familiar with legal and regulatory frameworks of limited competition processes would be well-suited to bid on such tenders, especially if they have expertise in managing similar works within the region.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Archaeological Trenches Backfilling, Panshanger, Welwyn Garden City

Notice Description

During some extensive archaeology works at the Phase 2 site, three trenches were excavated which are approximately 0.5m - 1m deep. Since then, the site has suffered sink holes due to the ground conditions of high levels of gravel and sand. These trenches now need to be back-filled.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a106
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059240-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112310 - Infill work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 14 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
HOMES ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
transparency@homesengland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOULDING PBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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