Invitation to Tender - West Suffolk Council - Clerk of Works, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 15:42

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 15:45

Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council recently concluded an open procurement process, awarding a contract for the role of Clerk of Works at the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The procurement fell under the category of services and involved architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The process was facilitated through an open competition method, allowing for a broad participation base. The tender, identified by the title "Invitation to Tender - West Suffolk Council - Clerk of Works, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre," was officially completed on 21 November 2025, with the contract subsequently being signed on 12 December 2025. The contract period extends from 24 December 2025 to 31 December 2028, highlighting a long-term collaboration between the buyer and supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering services, particularly within the construction and inspection service sectors. With a value of £30,000 and the contract awarded to Hickton Quality Control Limited, an SME, the tender underscores West Suffolk Council's commitment to engaging small and medium enterprises. This contract represents a unique chance for companies specialising in these services to expand their portfolio, enhance their market presence, and build long-term relationships with public authorities. Companies with a focus on engineering, quality control, and clerical works within industrial settings are ideally positioned to compete for similar opportunities in this growing industry sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - West Suffolk Council - Clerk of Works, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Notice Description

Return deadline is 1200 on Friday 21 November 2025 This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Invitation to Tender - West Suffolk Council - Clerk of Works, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064393-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 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
WEST SUFFOLK 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
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HICKTON QUALITY CONTROL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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