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13 Aug 2026 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council is procuring works to replace the retaining wall at Cambridge Drive. The requirement covers construction work, engineering and construction works, masonry and bricklaying, bricklaying, and supporting-wall work. The work is to be delivered in Suffolk, with the procurement identifying Suffolk as the participation location. This is a works contract for a single retaining-wall replacement project rather than a wider supply or maintenance framework. Businesses should therefore have a direct interest in civil engineering, structural construction, masonry or specialist retaining-wall works, and be able to undertake work for a local authority in Suffolk. The buying organisation is Ipswich Borough Council, based in Ipswich.

The procurement has reached tender: Ipswich Borough Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition, with electronic submission allowed via www.suffolksourcing.uk. The deadline for clarification questions was 11am on 10 September 2026, and the tender submission deadline is 11am on 23 September 2026; late returns are not permitted. The contract is scheduled to run from 10 November 2026 to 10 May 2027. Its estimated value is £332,100 excluding VAT and £398,520 including VAT. There is one lot. Evaluation is based on 60% price and 40% quality. Participation is reserved for organisations located in Suffolk.

This opportunity suits construction contractors with practical experience replacing retaining walls and delivering structural or civil engineering works. Relevant specialist capability includes masonry and bricklaying, supporting-wall construction, and managing associated engineering and construction activities. It may also suit smaller regional firms that can undertake a single local-authority project rather than needing a large programme of works. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate the quality of their proposed approach, because quality accounts for 40% of the evaluation alongside price. The participation requirement means the opportunity is aimed at organisations located in Suffolk, making it particularly relevant to established Suffolk construction businesses and local specialist subcontractors able to deliver the works.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Retaining Wall Replacement - Cambridge Drive

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a replacement retaining wall. 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 11am 23 September 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 11am 10 September 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e33d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077062-2026
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

45210000 - Building construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45262500 - Masonry and bricklaying work

45262520 - Bricklaying work

45262620 - Supporting walls

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£332,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£332,100 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Nov 2026 - 10 May 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
Ipswich Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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