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Construction of dwellings at Halesworth Road, Ilketshall

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:51

Award

23 Oct 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has completed a procurement process for the construction of 7 new dwellings and infrastructure on land at Halesworth Road, Ilketshall. This tender process was classified under the industry category of building construction work, within the UK region of East England (specifically, UKH14 for the buyer's location and UKH1 for delivery). The procurement followed a ‘limited’ method considered below threshold with limited competition. The contract was awarded as of 23rd January 2026, with the contract set to be active from 26th January 2026, and running until 7th January 2027. The primary goal of the project is to provide RIBA Stage 4 design and build services, with H. SMITH & SONS (HONINGHAM) LIMITED selected as the supplier.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for building construction companies, particularly those with experience in residential projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like H. SMITH & SONS (HONINGHAM) LIMITED, have proven capable of securing such contracts despite the limited competition, highlighting the potential for similar enterprises to compete in future tenders. Companies specialising in infrastructure and construction projects can leverage contracts of this nature to broaden their portfolio, enhance their reputation, and increase their market presence in the regional construction industry.

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Notice Title

Construction of dwellings at Halesworth Road, Ilketshall

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council ('the Council', 'ESC') is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced main contractor to provide RIBA Stage 4 design and build services for the construction of 7 new dwellings and infrastructure on land at Halesworth Road, Ilketshall.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d230
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006275-2026
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

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,775,372 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,775,372 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

H SMITH & SONS (HONINGHAM

H. SMITH & SONS (HONINGHAM

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