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Halesworth Closed Churchyard

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 13:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has completed a public procurement process for the rebuilding of a damaged wall in Halesworth Closed Churchyard. The contract, awarded on March 19, 2026, falls under the works industry category, specifically bricklaying work, and was executed by Mountain Builders. The project was conducted under the procurement method of "Below threshold - unknown." The contract began on January 12, 2026, and is set to end on April 6, 2026. East Suffolk Council is located in Woodbridge, and the project site is in the UKH region of the United Kingdom. The procurement phase has reached the award and contract stages, indicating that the process has been completed.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in bricklaying and construction to explore similar projects. The work involves the use of existing capping and reclaimed bricks, making it ideal for companies focused on sustainable practices or specialising in restoration work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Mountain Builders, who successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that smaller companies can compete effectively in such tenders, provided they offer the requisite skills and services. This project can pave the way for growth by establishing credentials in public sector works, potentially leading to more contracts with local authorities or similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Halesworth Closed Churchyard

Notice Description

Damaged wall rebuild using existing capping and reclaimed bricks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ee5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025164-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262520 - Bricklaying work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 6 Apr 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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOUNTAIN BUILDERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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