--- title: "TENDER FOR 14 NEW BUILD DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS CONTRACT IN SAFFRON WALDEN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-efc7ca4a-9967-480c-91e8-9ffcc41d752f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efc7ca4a-9967-480c-91e8-9ffcc41d752f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efc7ca4a-9967-480c-91e8-9ffcc41d752f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efc7ca4a-9967-480c-91e8-9ffcc41d752f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2020-11-13" --- # TENDER FOR 14 NEW BUILD DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS CONTRACT IN SAFFRON WALDEN Buyer: UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efc7ca4a-9967-480c-91e8-9ffcc41d752f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efc7ca4a-9967-480c-91e8-9ffcc41d752f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efc7ca4a-9967-480c-91e8-9ffcc41d752f.json) ## Summary Uttlesford District Council is seeking a building contractor for the development of 14 new residential properties alongside associated works in Saffron Walden, Essex. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the project having an estimated contract sum of approximately £3.5 million. The successful contractor is expected to be appointed by 8th May 2020, following a public tender process that is classified under the procurement method as open, specifically an open procedure (below threshold). The deadline for submitting completed tenders was 23rd April 2020, while expressions of interest needed to be submitted by 27th March 2020. This contract presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who specialise in construction and building works, particularly those familiar with new build housing projects for local authorities. Businesses with experience in similar projects, especially those that have successfully collaborated with Local Authorities or Registered Providers in the past, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. This tender not only contributes to local development but also enables participating contractors to strengthen their portfolios and expand their market presence in the residential construction sector. ## Notice Uttlesford District Council is looking for a competent Building Contractor for the development of 14No. new-build properties and associated works in the market town of Saffron Walden, Essex. UDC has already secured planning permission (reference UTT/18/2820/FUL) for the development and is seeking the commencement of the project spring/summer 2020. The successful tenderer will preferably have undertaken similar new build schemes for Local Authorities or Registered Providers and be familiar with the nature of such projects. The estimated Contract Sum for the works is approximately PS3.5m and the project will be awarded via a JCT 2016 DB Contract. Uttlesford District Council is looking to appoint a contractor by 8th May 2020 - A project timetable has been set and is included in the tender documents. To request the tender pack, simply e-mail your expression of interest to Ben Mitchell of The Design Partnership (Ely) Ltd who are acting as our Employers Agent. His email address is ben@thedesignpartnership.org The deadline for expressions of interest is 27th March 2020. Tenders are to be completed and returned no later than 23rd April 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ff7284-b293-4361-890d-b3c83ad144e3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Sep 2020 | | Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 24 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,159,910 | | 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 | UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | CHATTERIS | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE16 6AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Fenland | | Electoral ward | Chatteris South | | Westminster constituency | North East Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DUNCAN CAMERON & HUTCHINSON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45211100 - Construction work for houses - 45211300 - Houses construction work ## Release History - 13 Nov 2020 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ff7284-b293-4361-890d-b3c83ad144e3 - 12 Mar 2020 at 18:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/169fafbd-7434-41a9-85e3-751e7468d655 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ff7284-b293-4361-890d-b3c83ad144e3 13th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/169fafbd-7434-41a9-85e3-751e7468d655 12th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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