Planning

Pre-Market Engagement - Windmill Restoration Works

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

21 Nov 2025 at 11:05

Planning

27 Oct 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Pre-Market Engagement – Windmill Restoration Works." This project involves upgrading and modernising the Grade II listed Bradwell Windmill to enhance its role as a community focal point in Milton Keynes, UK (region UKJ12). The industry category is focused on works, specifically construction and engineering. The council invites suppliers to express their interest by the deadline of 25th November 2025 via their e-tendering portal. The contract period is scheduled to start on the 1st of January 2026 and conclude by the 30th of June 2026. This planning stage invites preliminary engagement with suppliers for future procurement phases, with further notifications due by the 5th of December 2025.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in heritage restoration projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their potential suitability for this procurement. The project offers potential collaborations to deliver valuable upgrades that ensure the continued use and engagement of Bradwell Windmill within the community. Businesses with a track record in managing complex restoration works and engaging with local community projects will find this tender particularly suitable and potentially rewarding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - Windmill Restoration Works

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council ('the Council') is seeking a supplier to upgrade and modernise the Grade II Listed Bradwell Windmill, enabling enhanced heritage engagement through an associated activity programme. The aim is to secure its future use as a community focal point. As part of this procurement, the Council would like to engage with potential providers in relation to the Restoration Works. Suppliers that would like to take part in this Pre-Market Engagement are invited to "Express Interest" through our e-tendering system, accessed via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home Suppliers will be notified by email, and the Pre-Market Engagement Notice can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Please respond to the questions within the attached document by latest 12:00 on Tuesday the 25th of November 2025 via In-Tend. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website.

Planning Information

For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075938-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 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
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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