Award

Contractor for restoration works at Buttle Marsh

BROADS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 12:37

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Broads Authority, a public authority operating within the sub-central government in the United Kingdom, concluded an open tender process for restoration works at Buttle Marsh, Norfolk. The procurement process aimed at securing earthworks and civil engineering services saw its award stage completed on 19th December 2025. The project was valued at a gross amount of £48,604.80, with the contract being awarded to William Morfoot Ltd., an SME based in Thetford. The anticipated contract period is set to commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in excavating and earthmoving work, particularly those operating as small and medium enterprises. The open competition procurement method facilitated a transparent bidding process, encouraging SMEs to actively participate. Businesses experienced in providing similar restoration works, with strong price competitiveness and proven track records, stood in good stead in this procurement round. The success of William Morfoot Ltd. in securing this contract underscores the potential for SMEs to secure substantial contracts and expand their operations within the civil engineering and construction sector.

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Notice Title

Contractor for restoration works at Buttle Marsh

Notice Description

We are seeking a contractor to carry out earthworks and civil engineering works at Buttle Marsh, near Ludham, Norfolk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084885-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£40,504 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BROADS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Harry Mach
Contact Email
finance@broads-authority.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1RY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLAIM MORFOOT

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