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title: "Invitation to Tender - West Suffolk Council - Clerk of Works, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk"
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# Invitation to Tender - West Suffolk Council - Clerk of Works, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d9b8

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## Summary

West Suffolk Council recently concluded an open procurement process, awarding a contract for the role of Clerk of Works at the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The procurement fell under the category of services and involved architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The process was facilitated through an open competition method, allowing for a broad participation base. The tender, identified by the title "Invitation to Tender - West Suffolk Council - Clerk of Works, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre," was officially completed on 21 November 2025, with the contract subsequently being signed on 12 December 2025. The contract period extends from 24 December 2025 to 31 December 2028, highlighting a long-term collaboration between the buyer and supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering services, particularly within the construction and inspection service sectors. With a value of £30,000 and the contract awarded to Hickton Quality Control Limited, an SME, the tender underscores West Suffolk Council's commitment to engaging small and medium enterprises. This contract represents a unique chance for companies specialising in these services to expand their portfolio, enhance their market presence, and build long-term relationships with public authorities. Companies with a focus on engineering, quality control, and clerical works within industrial settings are ideally positioned to compete for similar opportunities in this growing industry sector.

## Notice

Return deadline is 1200 on Friday 21 November 2025 This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Invitation to Tender - West Suffolk Council - Clerk of Works, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064393-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HICKTON QUALITY CONTROL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064393-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 15:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082613-2025
- 4 Nov 2025 at 11:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070772-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064393-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082613-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070772-2025
  4th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk/

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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