This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2026 at 15:38

Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council, situated in Ipswich, United Kingdom, recently completed a public procurement process for the provision of mechanical and electrical maintenance services at Layard House. The tender process followed an open procurement method and was classified under the services category, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services of building installations and engineering services. Key dates in this process included the tender submission deadline on 24th November 2025 and the contract's start date on 20th March 2026, ending on 31st March 2029. The total contract value was £125,946, with a scheduled renewal possibility extending the agreement by an additional year. The recently awarded contract went to DPL Group Ltd, an SME situated in Ipswich.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in engineering and maintenance services, offering a platform for SMEs like DPL Group Ltd to enhance their portfolios and service reach. Companies specialising in building installations, particularly those operating within the UK, can compete effectively in such tenders provided they meet the competition criteria, which emphasise a balanced assessment between price and quality (60% price and 40% quality). Such public sector engagements not only foster business growth through secured contracts but also open pathways for further business development and potential collaborations within public projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Equipment Maintenance

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of M&E Maintenance at Layard House This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 24th November 2025 @ 11:00hrs. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 13th November 2025 @ 14:00hrs which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044568-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,955 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DPL GROUP

Further Information

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