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Outstanding Payments

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Outstanding Payments" involved Bedford Borough Council as the buying organisation, which is a public authority under sub-central government. This procurement, located in Bedford, UK (Region UKH24), involved construction work and was handled as a complex piece of work due to the collapse of Breyer, needing Naismiths Limited to be appointed for handling retention fees for partially completed projects. The procurement was in the award stage, having completed its cycle with the contract already signed on 7th October 2025 and commenced on 26th January 2026, with an expected end date of 31st March 2027. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown" and has reached completion with a contract value amounting to £54,312.56.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the construction industry, to showcase their ability to manage and resolve complex or incomplete projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find growth potential here, especially if they can demonstrate expertise in construction management and financial handling of project retentions. Engagement in such projects can enhance SMEs' reputation and expand their portfolio in public sector projects, paving the way for further opportunities in similar public authority contracts.

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Notice Title

Outstanding Payments

Notice Description

Breyer have gone into administration and Naismiths have been appointed as the company who we need to pay the retention fees for the works completed, this is a complex piece of work as there are plenty of projects that were half completed, some completed with issues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06946e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042397-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,312 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20257 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NAISMITHS

Further Information

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