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title: "Handford Homes - Refurbishment of former office block at Bibb Way, Ipswich"
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# Handford Homes - Refurbishment of former office block at Bibb Way, Ipswich

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3adcee2a-4863-4b64-8242-73b563ae081f

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## Summary

The Ipswich Borough Council has put out a tender for the refurbishment of a former office block at Bibb Way, Ipswich, titled "Handford Homes". The project involves converting the office building into 78 units, including external works and drainage. The tender deadline is 8th February 2023, with a deadline for clarification questions on 11th January 2023 at 16:00. The procurement stage is currently active, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st June 2023 to 31st December 2023. The main procurement category is works in the construction industry.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specializing in construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation. Businesses interested in this tender must act promptly to meet the submission deadline and seek clarification by the specified date, ensuring compliance with the procurement process outlined by the Ipswich Borough Council.

## Notice

Main contractor for the Bibb Way development - conversion of an existing office building into 78 units, including all associated external works and drainage. Additional information: Handford Homes is currently out to tender for a main works contractor for its Bibb Way development in Ipswich. 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 8 February 203. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 11 January 2023 at 16:00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720425b2-1bf3-48b5-b758-8b343533e949 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45300000 - Building installation work

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2022 at 11:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720425b2-1bf3-48b5-b758-8b343533e949
- 16 Nov 2022 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720425b2-1bf3-48b5-b758-8b343533e949

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720425b2-1bf3-48b5-b758-8b343533e949
  16th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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