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Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council is leading a public procurement process for the "Refurbishment of 2 Woodend Cottages" located in Stoven. This procurement falls under the works category, specifically construction work for houses, and is an open competition intended for below-threshold tendering. The process is currently active, and interested parties must submit tenders electronically by 28th May 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 15th June 2026 to 11th September 2026. The refurbishment project involves capital upgrades and internal remodelling, alongside the demolition of a rear extension, to revitalise the property, which is part of the council's Housing Revenue Account stock and currently unoccupied. This project provides an opportunity for qualified and experienced suppliers in the construction industry.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly for those specialising in residential refurbishment and upgrades. Companies with expertise in semi-detached house remodelling and structural work will find this project aligns well with their services. The open competition method ensures that a wide range of firms, including small and medium-sized enterprises with competitive pricing structures and quality standards, can participate. As the evaluation criteria prominently feature pricing (70%) and quality components (30%), businesses that can deliver cost-effective solutions while maintaining high quality stand to benefit the most from securing this contract, potentially leading to further opportunities within the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Refurbishment of 2 Woodend Cottages

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council ('the Council', 'ESC') is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the refurbishment, capital upgrades and internal remodelling of a three-bed semi-detached house, located in Stoven. Along with demolition of rear extension. The property is within the councils HRA stock and is currently void, refurbishment will allow us to return the property to use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06856e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049387-2026
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

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211300 - Houses construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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