Award

External Aids and Adaptation works, including ramps, hardstanding and handrails

FLAGSHIP HOUSING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 07:28

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

Flagship Housing Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Norwich, initiated an open tender for external aids and adaptation works in the construction industry. The scope of work includes ramps, hardstanding, and handrails, with an estimated total contract value of £921,792 for a period potentially extending up to four years. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing participation from various suppliers, and concluded successfully with the award to ACE DRAINCARE & GROUNDWORKS LTD. Key dates include the award signed on 5th January 2026, with the contract period running from 6th January 2026 to 5th January 2028.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction and building alteration sectors to expand their market presence, especially those specialising in accessibility and adaptive infrastructure. ACE DRAINCARE & GROUNDWORKS LTD, an SME, was selected as the supplier, highlighting opportunities for small and medium enterprises to engage with public sector contracts. Businesses adept in providing reliable construction services and innovative solutions for accessibility enhancement stand well-positioned to compete effectively in similar tenders. The open procedure facilitates fair competition, enabling diverse enterprises to leverage this chance for growth.

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Notice Title

External Aids and Adaptation works, including ramps, hardstanding and handrails

Notice Description

Flagship invited bids for responsive external aids and adaptation works, including ramps, hardstanding and handrails.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two extensions of up to 12 months each at Flagship's discretion. The total contract term is four years. The estimated total value of the contract assumes full four-year term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036369-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34953000 - Access ramps

45210000 - Building construction work

45262700 - Building alteration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£768,160 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£768,160 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FLAGSHIP HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1PD
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACE DRAINCARE & GROUNDWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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