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title: "External Aids and Adaptation works, including ramps, hardstanding and handrails"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a4f1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FLAGSHIP HOUSING LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# External Aids and Adaptation works, including ramps, hardstanding and handrails

Buyer: FLAGSHIP HOUSING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a4f1

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## Summary

Flagship Housing Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Norwich, initiated an open tender for external aids and adaptation works in the construction industry. The scope of work includes ramps, hardstanding, and handrails, with an estimated total contract value of £921,792 for a period potentially extending up to four years. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing participation from various suppliers, and concluded successfully with the award to ACE DRAINCARE & GROUNDWORKS LTD. Key dates include the award signed on 5th January 2026, with the contract period running from 6th January 2026 to 5th January 2028.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction and building alteration sectors to expand their market presence, especially those specialising in accessibility and adaptive infrastructure. ACE DRAINCARE & GROUNDWORKS LTD, an SME, was selected as the supplier, highlighting opportunities for small and medium enterprises to engage with public sector contracts. Businesses adept in providing reliable construction services and innovative solutions for accessibility enhancement stand well-positioned to compete effectively in similar tenders. The open procedure facilitates fair competition, enabling diverse enterprises to leverage this chance for growth.

## Notice

Flagship invited bids for responsive external aids and adaptation works, including ramps, hardstanding and handrails.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two extensions of up to 12 months each at Flagship's discretion. The total contract term is four years. The estimated total value of the contract assumes full four-year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036369-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | £768,160 |
| Contracts value | £768,160 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FLAGSHIP HOUSING LIMITED |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 1PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACE DRAINCARE & GROUNDWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34953000 - Access ramps
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45262700 - Building alteration work

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 07:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036369-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084574-2025
- 30 Sep 2025 at 13:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060899-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036369-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084574-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060899-2025
  30th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WERRX2FP74
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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