Tender

Clerk of Works Cripps Lodge Construction Site

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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09 Jan 2026 at 12:27

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Clerk of Works for the construction of 66 new homes on the former Cripps Lodge site. This opportunity, under the procurement title "Clerk of Works Cripps Lodge Construction Site," falls under the industry category of construction supervision services and is located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom (region UKJ12). The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with key dates including a submission deadline on 30th January 2026 at noon. The open competition method allows for participation by various interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction supervision and related services. With a contract value of £70,000 (gross amount £84,000), companies experienced in providing Clerk of Works services and equipped to handle large-scale housing developments are well-suited to compete. The process allows for electronic submissions, encouraging wide participation, and the evaluation criteria focus on a balance of quality (60%) and price (40%), offering scope for businesses that can offer high standards of service delivery. This tender provides an entry point for growth within the construction sector through collaboration with Milton Keynes City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clerk of Works Cripps Lodge Construction Site

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a Clerk of Works for the construction of 66 new homes on the former Cripps Lodge site. You have been invited directly to take part in this process and have been given full access to the tender documentation available within this e-tendering system. Please review the documentation and upload the required documents as part of your submission. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 noon 30th January 2026. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06025f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001825-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71247000 - Supervision of building work

71520000 - Construction supervision services

71521000 - Construction-site supervision services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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