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07 Jul 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Dilapidations Work at Centenary House, Hitchin" was awarded by Hertfordshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Stevenage, UK. The procurement was part of a "works" category initiative to address necessary dilapidations following the end of a lease. The awarded contract was signed on 6th March 2026, and its term spanned from 9th March 2026 to 30th April 2026. The process employed a "below threshold - unknown" procurement method and is now completed, as of the most recent update on 7th July 2026. The primary location for the contract work is in the region UKH23, United Kingdom. This procurement followed the legal basis detailed in UKPGA 2023/54.

RUGGLES & JEFFERY LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise (SME), was the successful supplier, highlighting significant business growth potential for construction-related SMEs specialising in refurbishment and dilapidation services. Given the nature of the work, enterprises with experience in building maintenance, construction, or facilities management are well-suited to pursue such opportunities. By leveraging regional contracts like this, businesses can gain valuable experience and expand their portfolios within local government frameworks, fostering long-term growth within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Dilapidations Work at Centenary House, Hitchin

Notice Description

To undertake works to carry out dilapidations as required following the end of the lease.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063486-2026
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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£248,531 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
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
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUGGLES & JEFFERY

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