Award

Ennor Farm Groundworks development

COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 14:17

TenderUpdate

15 Dec 2025 at 09:47

TenderUpdate

02 Dec 2025 at 08:55

TenderUpdate

25 Nov 2025 at 12:29

Tender

23 Nov 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ennor Farm Groundworks development" was conducted by the Council of the Isles of Scilly, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom. The project entailed groundworks at the southern entrance of the Ennor Farm site located in the Isles of Scilly region (UKK30). As of 29 January 2026, the contract has been completed, with WHITSONFAYS LTD awarded the contract under an open, below-threshold competition. The procurement stage was marked as completed, following a tender and award process, with the final contract period scheduled from 9 February 2026 to 31 August 2026. The bidding process considered criteria such as price, quality, and social value.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in construction, earthmoving, siteworks, and building construction work to expand their portfolio. Businesses like WHITSONFAYS LTD, which won the contract despite only one bid being received, demonstrate the potential for SMEs to succeed in public sector projects, especially those involving earthmoving and site development. Companies with expertise in these areas can leverage such contracts to showcase their capabilities and establish a reputation in public sector procurement, thereby fostering growth and facilitating entry into similar development projects.

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Notice Title

Ennor Farm Groundworks development

Notice Description

Ground works to the southern entrance of the Ennor Farm site

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008088-2026
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

45113000 - Siteworks

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£359,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUGH TOWN
Postcode
TR21 0LW
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Isles of Scilly
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITSONFAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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