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title: "Construction of dwellings at Halesworth Road, Ilketshall"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d230"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Construction of dwellings at Halesworth Road, Ilketshall

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d230

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council has completed a procurement process for the construction of 7 new dwellings and infrastructure on land at Halesworth Road, Ilketshall. This tender process was classified under the industry category of building construction work, within the UK region of East England (specifically, UKH14 for the buyer's location and UKH1 for delivery). The procurement followed a ‘limited’ method considered below threshold with limited competition. The contract was awarded as of 23rd January 2026, with the contract set to be active from 26th January 2026, and running until 7th January 2027. The primary goal of the project is to provide RIBA Stage 4 design and build services, with H. SMITH & SONS (HONINGHAM) LIMITED selected as the supplier.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for building construction companies, particularly those with experience in residential projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like H. SMITH & SONS (HONINGHAM) LIMITED, have proven capable of securing such contracts despite the limited competition, highlighting the potential for similar enterprises to compete in future tenders. Companies specialising in infrastructure and construction projects can leverage contracts of this nature to broaden their portfolio, enhance their reputation, and increase their market presence in the regional construction industry.

## Notice

East Suffolk Council ('the Council', 'ESC') is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced main contractor to provide RIBA Stage 4 design and build services for the construction of 7 new dwellings and infrastructure on land at Halesworth Road, Ilketshall.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006275-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,775,372 |
| Contracts value | £1,775,372 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | H SMITH & SONS (HONINGHAM; H. SMITH & SONS (HONINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 14:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006275-2026
- 23 Oct 2025 at 09:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067711-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006275-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067711-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
- http://www.smithofhoningham.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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