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title: "PL0078 Shrub Hill Ironworks Apron Works"
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buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# PL0078 Shrub Hill Ironworks Apron Works

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2e09a8c-1eea-47d1-999b-52fa8fd6bbc8

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## Summary

Worcestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the 'PL0078 Shrub Hill Ironworks Apron Works' project, classified under the industry category of Building construction work. The project involves demolishing and making safe the unsafe area of Shrub Hill alongside the B4637. This direct award tender prioritised safety and urgency, with the contract awarded to Speller Metcalfe Limited for £345,000. The procurement stage was marked as complete, with key dates including the tender end date on 14 July 2023 and the contract period starting on 17 July 2023 and ending on 30 December 2023 in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in urgent and safety-critical building construction work. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, especially those capable of swiftly mobilising resources to undertake substantial construction projects with tight deadlines. The successful supplier, Speller Metcalfe Limited, exemplifies the type of agile and specialised businesses that can thrive under emergency procurement conditions, showcasing the potential for growth in this sector.

## Notice

To demolish and make safe the area of Shrub Hill that runs alongside the B4637. Current structure deemed unsafe. Direct award via an exemption

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b53fc50d-45c5-4550-9add-31328c9f382b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award due to the safety aspect and urgency |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2023 - 30 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £345,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £345,000 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPELLER METCALFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b53fc50d-45c5-4550-9add-31328c9f382b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b53fc50d-45c5-4550-9add-31328c9f382b
  27th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://worcestershire.gov.uk

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