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title: "CBC-1824-Q-SK - Franklin House - Improvement Works - AWARD"
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# CBC-1824-Q-SK - Franklin House - Improvement Works - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb34087f-3cf9-4b78-a951-b7f678d15e7c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Franklin House - Improvement Works" project was conducted by Central Bedfordshire Council, located at Priory House, Shefford. This project, classified under the industry category of refurbishment work (CPV code: 45453100), entailed improvement works at Franklin House. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender process concluded with an award on 3rd November 2025, with the contract running from 31st October to 1st December 2025. The project location corresponds to postal code SG17 5TQ in the United Kingdom, extending potential delivery across British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and beyond.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for construction companies and builders involved in refurbishment projects. Although not targeting SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience and capacity for handling substantial improvement works can benefit from engaging in such contracts. This includes firms like Gray & Sons Builders Ltd, the appointed supplier, as they expand their portfolio through projects managed by public sector entities such as Central Bedfordshire Council. This type of tender provides an avenue for businesses to showcase their capabilities in high-value, structured projects, thereby aiding their growth and strengthening their market position.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed Gray & Sons Builders Ltd to carry out Franklin House - Improvement Works (CBC-1824-Q-SK)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1646d1a4-36c0-40be-8c2c-2464592c61b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAY & SONS BUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1646d1a4-36c0-40be-8c2c-2464592c61b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1646d1a4-36c0-40be-8c2c-2464592c61b6
  3rd November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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