---
title: "Homes England - Clotherholme Ground Investigation Phase 1 - Ripon"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d4cd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)"
published: "2026-02-09"
---

# Homes England - Clotherholme Ground Investigation Phase 1 - Ripon

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d4cd

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## Summary

Homes England, acting as the buyer, has recently completed the award phase of a public procurement process titled "Homes England - Clotherholme Ground Investigation Phase 1 - Ripon." This project, located on Ripon Barracks in Clotherholme, falls under the 'works' industry category with an emphasis on site preparation work. The procurement was conducted through an open method and was classified as a 'below threshold - open competition'. The contract, valued at £335,917 excluding VAT, commenced on 19th January 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 30th October 2026. The supplier appointed for this project is Solmek Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Stockton-On-Tees.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in ground investigation and site preparation work. SMEs with expertise in geotechnical and geoenvironmental testing, alongside experience in conducting extensive site work such as boreholes and ground monitoring, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. In addition to offering direct contract opportunities, such tenders also provide a platform for companies to establish connections with key public sector organisations like Homes England, potentially leading to further business growth and development.

## Notice

Homes England has appointed a ground investigation contractor to provide sufficient ground related works on Ripon Barracks, Clotherholme site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011397-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | £280,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £335,917 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) |
| 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 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLMEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 13:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011397-2026
- 28 Oct 2025 at 09:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068797-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011397-2026
  9th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068797-2025
  28th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=57a3bcbf-399d-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=cf0bd52f-ec9d-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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