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title: "Construction of 66 New Council Homes Cripps Lodge Site"
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buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL"
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# Construction of 66 New Council Homes Cripps Lodge Site

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-487daa74-8d05-483a-969d-ec8776efef78

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## Summary

Milton Keynes Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the design and construction of 66 new council homes at the former Cripps Lodge site, situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This project falls under the construction work industry category and is valued at £24,789,377. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on 25th February 2026, with D.J. Higgins Construction Limited being selected as the supplier. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude on 1st March 2028.

The tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale construction businesses with the capacity to undertake extensive projects. Given its scope and value, businesses experienced in housing developments will find this contract beneficial for growth and portfolio expansion. This process underscores the importance of framework agreements in facilitating large procurement projects, allowing established businesses such as D.J. Higgins Construction Limited to leverage their capabilities to secure substantial contracts. For budding ventures aiming to expand into public sector projects, understanding the framework and selective procurement methods can be key to future success in similar endeavours. Notably, this tender was not suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary community and social enterprises.

## Notice

to appoint a contractor to complete the design and build of 66 New Council homes at the former Cripps Lodge site

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec665a6-a12d-486a-b937-901ba1845f34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,789,377 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,789,377 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D.J. HIGGINS CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec665a6-a12d-486a-b937-901ba1845f34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec665a6-a12d-486a-b937-901ba1845f34
  15th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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