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Ditch clearance and maintenance

ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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23 Mar 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process by Orwell Housing Association Ltd, located in Ipswich, involves the clearance and maintenance of ditches and related activities over a period of nearly two years. This contract, identified as "Ditch clearance and maintenance", falls under the industry category of works, specifically ground-drainage work. The procurement method used is direct, below the threshold, and conducted without competition. The contract was signed on 23rd March 2026, with WLW Construction Ltd of Colchester selected as the supplier. The agreement's completion is set for 31st December 2027, with an estimated value of GBP 85,000 gross.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the ground-drainage and infrastructure maintenance sectors to expand their operations within the East of England, particularly if they are interested in engaging with public authorities like Orwell Housing Association Ltd. Although competition was not required for this procurement, companies similar to WLW Construction Ltd—those capable of delivering specialised drainage services—could consider preparing for future tenders that may call for competitive bidding in this region. Being in alignment with specific legislative requirements like those referenced in UKPGA 2023/54 might further bolster their prospects in regional public works contracts.

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Notice Title

Ditch clearance and maintenance

Notice Description

Orwell Housing Association Ltd and WLW Construction Ltd have agreed Terms of Appointment for the supplier to carry out all ditch related maintenance activities over a period of two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067188
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026322-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111240 - Ground-drainage work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,833 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP2 0BE
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WLW CONSTRUCTION

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