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Brackenhurst Vertical Container Farm Groundworks Package

Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 09:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 10:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has recently completed the procurement for the "Brackenhurst Vertical Container Farm Groundworks Package" under its public undertaking classification. Located in Nottingham, UK, the project falls within the construction works industry, focusing on site preparation. It progressed through the tender and award stages, with NTU as the buying organisation and SEMILONG SERVICES LTD as the awarded supplier. This open competition, structured below the threshold, followed an open procurement method. The contract, signed on 16 January 2026, commenced on 19 January 2026 and will conclude by 31 March 2026, with a contract value of £72,752, excluding VAT. The tendering process was active until 12 January 2026, and the project is situated in region UKF16 of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in groundwork and site preparation. Given the project's below-threshold categorisation and the open competition procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to engage in such opportunities. This tender provides a platform for businesses to collaborate with a renowned educational institution like NTU, potentially opening doors for further projects in the tertiary education sector and associated construction disciplines. With defined award criteria and a straightforward procurement process, it encourages participation from capable SMEs ready to expand their business in groundwork and associated construction activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Brackenhurst Vertical Container Farm Groundworks Package

Notice Description

Brackenhurst Vertical Container Farm Groundworks Package. See tender documentation for full scope of works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f649
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006446-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,752 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEMILONG SERVICES LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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