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10 Jul 2026 at 07:00

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes Limited, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector, has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Gas Main Works" project. This endeavour involves the rerouting of a gas main at Plumer House, located in Plymouth, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award being active as of 30th June 2026, and the contract period running from 10th July 2026 to 30th October 2026. The direct procurement method was used, which allowed Plymouth Community Homes to engage TCLARKE Contracting Limited as the supplier without a competitive bidding process, as it fell below the threshold earmarked for such competitions. The total contract value, including taxes, is £45,287.88, with the main procurement category defined as works in gas distribution ancillary work.

This procurement of "Gas Main Works" presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and utilities sectors, especially those with expertise in gas infrastructure projects. The direct award to a large company like TCLARKE Contracting Limited underscores the appeal for larger firms with proven capabilities in handling public sector contracts. Future opportunities in similar domains could attract businesses seeking to expand their public sector portfolio or those specialising in gas-related works. The project not only represents potential business partnerships but also underscores the importance of maintaining readiness for lower-threshold projects that might bypass competitive tendering, rewarding pre-established relationships and reputations within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Gas Main Works

Notice Description

Re routing of gas main for Plumer House

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c80a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064942-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45231223 - Gas distribution ancillary work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,739 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TCLARKE CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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