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Sutton Beeches and Mulberry Demolitions

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Sutton Beeches and Mulberry Demolitions" project is overseen by Cheshire West and Chester Council, a public authority classified as sub-central government. The contract concerns demolition works at Sutton Beeches in Ellesmere Port and a building on the Mulberry site in Chester. This falls under the industry category of construction work (CPV code: 45000000) and has reached the award and contract stage, with J. FREELEY LIMITED awarded the contract. The procurement method used was 'limited', indicating a competition below threshold. The contract is active, starting 1st July 2026, and concluding by 31st October 2026, with a gross value of £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the demolition and construction sectors, particularly those adept at handling complex projects within the UK market. The limited competition procurement method may benefit small and medium-sized enterprises, such as J. FREELEY LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract. Companies experienced in handling regional construction works near Ellesmere Port and Chester could leverage this project to demonstrate capability, broaden their portfolios, and expand their clientele within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Sutton Beeches and Mulberry Demolitions

Notice Description

Demolition of Sutton Beeches Ellesmere Port and one building on the Mulberry site Chester

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06789c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029447-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J. FREELEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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