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08 Jul 2026 at 11:35

Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council is inviting bids for the construction of a proposed car park, service yard, and associated landscaping at a site adjacent to the West Suffolk Operational Hub, Bury St Edmunds. This procurement process falls under the construction industry category, specifically targeting highways and roads. The procurement is at the tender stage, with an open competition format below the threshold. The tender submission deadline is set for 12:00 on Wednesday, 5th August, and the period for submitting clarification questions ends at 17:00 on Monday, 27th July. The intended start date for the contract is 5th October 2026, continuing until 11th June 2027, with a project value estimated at £2,500,000.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for construction companies, particularly those with expertise in highways and roadworks. Businesses equipped with the capability to meet technical, environmental, and social value criteria will find this project particularly beneficial for growth due to the substantial contract value involved. With 65% of the decision based on price, and 35% on technical, environmental, and social values, it provides a competitive yet promising venture for firms that excel in delivering cost-effective and quality-driven construction solutions. The open procurement method further encourages a wide range of businesses to participate, ensuring a diverse pool of potential contractors.

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Notice Title

Proposed car park, service yard and associated landscaping.

Notice Description

West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of the construction of a car park, service yard, attenuation pond and associated to land adjacent to the West Suffolk Operational Hub, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1FE. 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 12.00 on Wednesday 5th August . Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is at 17.00 on Monday 27th July which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064170-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233130 - Construction work for highways

45233210 - Surface work for highways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 11 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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