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title: "Communal Entrance Doors"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Communal Entrance Doors

Buyer: SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f90caf00-8240-41d7-a412-d2d8afbb3dc0

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## Summary

Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council have concluded the procurement process for the "Communal Entrance Doors" contract in the East of England, under the industry category of "Doors" (CPV code 44221200). This tender, managed through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage. The contract, awarded to F.Bamford (Engineering) Ltd - Bamford Doors, spans from 18th March 2025 to 28th February 2028, with a total value of £600,000. The procurement process aimed to identify suppliers capable of delivering high-quality entrance doors for communal areas, catering specifically to the region's needs, aligning with the deadlines and contractual obligations stipulated by the buying organisation.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, especially those specialising in the production and installation of entrance doors. Given the contract's substantial value and duration, it provides a stable and sustained revenue stream for the successful supplier. The procurement explicitly accommodates SMEs and VCSEs, indicating a keen interest in fostering growth among smaller and community-oriented businesses. Companies with robust experience in similar public sector projects, offering innovative and efficient solutions, would find this tender particularly beneficial for steady business expansion and increased market presence within the East of England.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46acb5da-5bba-4bcd-a785-2995bb37d1ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | F.BAMFORD (ENGINEERING) LTD - BAMFORD DOORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44221200 - Doors

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46acb5da-5bba-4bcd-a785-2995bb37d1ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46acb5da-5bba-4bcd-a785-2995bb37d1ee
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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