Tender

Supply of Bow Top Fencing 2026

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Ipswich Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, seeking tenders for the supply of Bow Top Fencing for 2026. The tender is being conducted under an open competition method, categorised under the industry of goods, specifically focusing on made-up fencing panels and components. Interested businesses must submit their tenders electronically via the Suffolk Sourcing portal, with the deadline for submissions being 11:00 am on 13th January 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 1st February 2026 and end on 1st February 2027. As the process is currently in the tender stage, interested parties have the opportunity to engage with the procurement process promptly before the submission deadline.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of fencing and related components. The focus on pricing as the sole award criterion provides an ideal situation for competitive suppliers to leverage cost-effective solutions. Companies with strong supply chain capabilities and efficient production processes in the region are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality fences and components may find this tender particularly advantageous for securing long-term business growth and collaboration with a public authority like Ipswich Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Bow Top Fencing 2026

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of the supply of Bow Top Fencing. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the Suffolk Sourcing portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 11am. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 11am which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001837-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

34928200 - Fences

34928220 - Fencing components

44231000 - Made-up fencing panels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 1-2 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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

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