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# Former Fleece Inn Demolition Works

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fb7199b-c5c4-4d6f-879b-f02e46df2373

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## Summary

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council initiated a tender for the demolition of the former Fleece Inn in Blackburn. The procurement falls under the industry category of demolition work (CPV code 45111100) and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with Forshaw Demolition Ltd being announced as the successful contractor on 13th February 2025. The contract, valued at £24,500, will commence on 24th February 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2025. The selective procurement method used was a restricted procedure, ensuring that the Council engaged a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the works.

This demolition tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and demolition services to participate in similar public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete in such tenders, as highlighted by the Council's suitability criteria. Successful contractors can benefit from building a portfolio of public sector projects, enhancing their reputation and driving business growth. The completion of these projects within stipulated deadlines also demonstrates the contractor's reliability and efficiency, making them more attractive for future opportunities in the public and private sectors.

## Notice

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (the "Council") is tendering for a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake demolition works of the former Fleece Inn, Blackburn, a Council owned and surplus property.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822456fd-1e56-4034-94d8-95c8d7524270 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,500 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORSHAW DEMOLITION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111100 - Demolition work

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822456fd-1e56-4034-94d8-95c8d7524270

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822456fd-1e56-4034-94d8-95c8d7524270
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/

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