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title: "Homes England - Archaeological Trenches Backfilling, Panshanger, Welwyn Garden City"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a106"
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published: "2025-09-24"
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# Homes England - Archaeological Trenches Backfilling, Panshanger, Welwyn Garden City

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a106

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## Summary

Homes England, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Homes England - Archaeological Trenches Backfilling, Panshanger, Welwyn Garden City" contract. This project falls under the industry category of 'works', with a particular focus on infill work, and is located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was 'limited', indicating a below-threshold competition. The contract commenced on 22nd September 2025 and is set to conclude by 14th November 2025. The award was made to MOULDING PBS, an SME based in Hitchin, with the contract status currently active. The total gross value of the contract is £150,000, with a net amount of £125,000. The award was formalised on 19th September 2025.

This tender represented a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological and construction work, particularly those able to handle specific challenges such as backfilling trenches to prevent sinkholes. The project could serve as a platform for SMEs like MOULDING PBS to enhance their credentials in government contracts, potentially opening doors to future public and private sector opportunities. Companies familiar with legal and regulatory frameworks of limited competition processes would be well-suited to bid on such tenders, especially if they have expertise in managing similar works within the region.

## Notice

During some extensive archaeology works at the Phase 2 site, three trenches were excavated which are approximately 0.5m - 1m deep. Since then, the site has suffered sink holes due to the ground conditions of high levels of gravel and sand. These trenches now need to be back-filled.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059240-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 14 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOMES ENGLAND |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOULDING PBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112310 - Infill work

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 11:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059240-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059240-2025
  24th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mouldingpbs.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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