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WDC AB Vicarage Fields Essential Repairs (ESPH777 LM)

Wealden District Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

28 Jul 2026 at 16:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

13 Jul 2026 at 15:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2026 at 11:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Jun 2026 at 15:54

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council is procuring building remedial works at Vicarage Fields, a town-centre site in Hailsham. The scope covers replacement of soffits, eaves and rainwater goods; renewal of external doors and first-floor windows; and replacement coverings for several flat roofs. Associated works include installing rooflights and guardrails in specified areas. This is a construction and building repair project, covering building completion and repair and maintenance services. The works must be delivered sensitively because tenants will remain in occupation throughout. Scaffolding is expected and must be carefully managed to minimise disruption to businesses and shoppers using the site. The council acquired Vicarage Fields in 2017 and has routinely maintained it since then.

The process reached tender: the council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is one lot and electronic submission was allowed through the East Sussex Procurement Hub e-Tendering Portal. The enquiry deadline was 10 July 2026 at 23:59. Offers were due by 5 August 2026 at 14:00. The contract period runs from 11 September 2026 to 30 November 2026. The estimated value is £860,000 excluding VAT and £1,032,000 including VAT. At the participation stage, minimum requirements were assessed as 100% quality on a pass/fail basis. At invitation-to-tender stage, evaluation was weighted 70% price and 30% quality.

This opportunity suits building contractors and repair specialists able to carry out external envelope and roofing works across an occupied town-centre site. Relevant capability includes replacing soffits, eaves, rainwater goods, doors, windows and flat-roof coverings, together with installing rooflights and guardrails. Suppliers should be able to plan and manage scaffolding safely while maintaining considerate working arrangements around resident tenants, businesses and shoppers. The requirement also suits firms with experience coordinating several trades and work areas within a live environment, controlling disruption and maintaining safe access. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable for the procurement. A contractor will need sufficient resources to deliver the whole remedial works package within the stated contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WDC AB Vicarage Fields Essential Repairs (ESPH777 LM)

Notice Description

Vicarage Fields is a town centre site in Hailsham. It was acquired in 2017 and has been routinely maintained since that time. However, several areas of the buildings have now been identified as requiring rejuvenation, and the Council intends to deliver a project to address these essential works. The Remedial Works Project includes the replacement of soffits, eaves, and rainwater goods, along with the renewal of external doors and first-floor windows. A number of flat roofs also require replacement coverings, with associated works in specific locations including new rooflights and guardrails. It is important that all works are carried out sensitively, as tenants will remain in occupation throughout the project. Scaffolding is anticipated and will need to be carefully managed to minimise disruption to businesses and shoppers. Full details are available in the Conditions of Participation document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b75c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071369-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45450000 - Other building completion work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wealden District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Further Information

Notice Documents

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