Tender

Conversion of former bus station to part commercial & public toilets, Mildenhall, IP28 7EZ

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 12:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council is initiating an open tender process for the conversion of a former bus station in Mildenhall, IP28 7EZ, into part commercial space and public toilets. This project falls under the construction industry, specifically targeting tasks related to building construction and commercial building works. The tender, titled "Conversion of former bus station to part commercial & public toilets," is currently in the active stage with key dates including a submission deadline of 26th March 2026 and a clarification questions deadline on 19th March 2026. Located in Bury St Edmunds, the council has set a gross contract value of £240,000, with the eventual contract period extending from 24th August 2026 to 8th March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, especially those skilled in commercial building transformation and public infrastructure projects. Given the open competition procurement method, firms with competitive pricing strategies, robust technical competence, a focus on sustainability, and social value contributions are well placed to succeed. The project could be particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to establish or expand their footprint within the local government contracting space. Interested businesses can submit their proposals and queries electronically via the specified portal, encouraging streamlined participation and communication.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conversion of former bus station to part commercial & public toilets, Mildenhall, IP28 7EZ

Notice Description

West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of the conversion of a former bus station to part commercial and public toilets. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of 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 Thursday 26th March 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is Thursday 19th March which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011797-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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