Tender

WHC. - Minor Building Works

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 May 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for 'Minor Building Works', which includes general building maintenance and minor works on public buildings, operating outside council housing. This tender falls under the 'works' category and is valued at £600,000. It is conducted through an open competition, and businesses interested must submit their bids by 12:00 PM on 19th June 2026. Located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, the project is set to commence on 28th October 2026 and spans until 27th October 2029, with an optional one-year renewal. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 9th June 2026, ensuring potential bidders have ample time to address any queries.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in siteworks and general building maintenance. It is particularly suited to contractors that can provide a full-time operative and manage miscellaneous building tasks efficiently. The competition's open nature allows various businesses to participate, especially those that can ensure high-quality workmanship alongside competitive pricing, as the award will be evaluated 60% on quality and 40% on price. Engaging in this tender could enhance business portfolios, especially for firms aiming to establish or bolster their presence in the Hertfordshire region.

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Notice Title

WHC. - Minor Building Works

Notice Description

The Council requires a contractor to undertake miscellaneous general building maintenance and minor works, including all ancillary trades on public buildings other than council housing, within the administrative boundaries covered by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. The contract will require one operative to work full time on the council property and working to the instruction of the council. TUPE applies to this role.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ae0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045313-2026
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

45113000 - Siteworks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2026 - 27 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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