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Barrow Store Welfare Premises installation

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

01 Jul 2026 at 15:18

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

21 May 2026 at 14:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Barrow Store Welfare Premises installation" was initiated by Ipswich Borough Council, a central governmental public authority located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. This tender fell under the industry category of works related to the installation of fitted kitchens, tiling, and refurbishment work. Initially published on 21 May 2026, the procurement method was open competition, with a deadline for submission on 19 June 2026, and enquiries closing on 10 June 2026. Unfortunately, the tender was cancelled on 1 July 2026 due to fundamental inconsistencies between the published specification and pricing documents, which could not be rectified under current procurement regulations.

This tender represented an opportunity for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those with expertise in refurbishment and installation of kitchen facilities, to grow their business by securing a government contract valued at £44,000. Despite the cancellation, similar future opportunities might appeal to businesses prioritising competitive pricing along with high-quality service, given the 60% price and 40% quality award criteria. Engaging in such government tenders could provide businesses with a foothold in public sector contracts, potentially leading to further invitations for similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barrow Store Welfare Premises installation

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision for welfare facilities at the Barrow Store. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is Friday 19 June 2026 at 11:00. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 15:00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061934-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens

45431000 - Tiling work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 3 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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