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

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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04 Nov 2025 at 11:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council is currently inviting tenders for the role of Clerk of Works at the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This tender is part of the procurement process spearheaded by a sub-central government public authority. The procurement stage is in the 'Tender' phase, with an active status. The deadline for submissions is set for 12:00 on Friday, 21 November 2025. The procurement method employed is an open competition, though it is classified as below threshold. The main procurement category is services within the industry sectors of architectural, construction, engineering, inspection services, as well as financial and insurance services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in community, social, and personal services to enhance their portfolio by engaging in a significant project promoted by a reputable council. The focus on both price (60%) and quality (40%) in the award criteria allows businesses with a competitive edge in efficiency and excellence to have a substantial chance of success. Companies that can offer high-quality engineering consultancy, construction inspection, or financial consultancy services will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth, given the long-term contract period running from December 2025 to December 2028.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070772-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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