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02 Jul 2026 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Cheshire West and Chester Council, titled "New Bridge Court," pertains to construction works at New Bridge Court in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "works" category within the construction industry, specifically classified under CPV code 45000000. As of 2nd July 2026, the award stage has been completed, with the active contract period running from 6th July 2026 to 31st October 2026. The procurement method employed was limited competition, likely due to its being below the threshold, providing a distinct competitive opportunity within sub-central government contracting.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for growth within the construction sector, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in construction work. Interested businesses benefit from collaborating with a established public authority like Cheshire West and Chester Council. The limited competition approach may also appeal to businesses that prefer strategically targeted opportunities over more broadly competitive tenders. Companies that can deliver efficient, quality construction services within specified time frames would be ideally suited to similar future opportunities offered by the Council.

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Notice Title

New Bridge Court

Notice Description

Works at New Bridge Court - Ellesmere Port

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062038-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARETH MORRIS CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

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