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Homes England - Clotherholme Ground Investigation Phase 1 - Ripon

Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 13:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 09:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, acting as the buyer, has recently completed the award phase of a public procurement process titled "Homes England - Clotherholme Ground Investigation Phase 1 - Ripon." This project, located on Ripon Barracks in Clotherholme, falls under the 'works' industry category with an emphasis on site preparation work. The procurement was conducted through an open method and was classified as a 'below threshold - open competition'. The contract, valued at £335,917 excluding VAT, commenced on 19th January 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 30th October 2026. The supplier appointed for this project is Solmek Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Stockton-On-Tees.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in ground investigation and site preparation work. SMEs with expertise in geotechnical and geoenvironmental testing, alongside experience in conducting extensive site work such as boreholes and ground monitoring, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. In addition to offering direct contract opportunities, such tenders also provide a platform for companies to establish connections with key public sector organisations like Homes England, potentially leading to further business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Clotherholme Ground Investigation Phase 1 - Ripon

Notice Description

Homes England has appointed a ground investigation contractor to provide sufficient ground related works on Ripon Barracks, Clotherholme site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011397-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£335,917 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Postcode Area
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
TLE2 North Yorkshire
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

Solmek Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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