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21 Jul 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by mhs homes group, focused on the provision of Melville Railings within the public authority sub-central government sector. This contract falls under the main procurement category of works, particularly involving the installation of fencing, railing, and safety equipment. Located in the United Kingdom, the tender process has moved beyond the award stage to a completed contract status, with significant activities and deadlines, including the contract signing on 20th July 2026. The procurement method employed was 'limited', being below the threshold and hence limited in competition. The contract period spans from 21st September 2026 to 1st December 2026, with a gross value of £62,238.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for entities specialising in construction and related safety equipment services, particularly those experienced in fencing and railing installations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) offering competitive solutions in these areas could find the limited competition environment beneficial. Companies similar to the awarded supplier, DOUG'S MAINTENANCE SERVICES LIMITED, based in Folkestone, Kent, should find the procurement method advantageous by navigating within the limited thresholds, allowing them to deliver specialized services effectively within the specified regional demands of the United Kingdom.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Melville Railings

Notice Description

Provisions of Melville Railings

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d00d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068782-2026
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

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,865 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 1 Dec 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
MHS HOMES GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4LL
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOUG'S MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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