---
title: "Ditch clearance and maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067188"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067188.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
published: "2026-03-23"
---

# Ditch clearance and maintenance

Buyer: ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067188

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## Summary

The public procurement process by Orwell Housing Association Ltd, located in Ipswich, involves the clearance and maintenance of ditches and related activities over a period of nearly two years. This contract, identified as "Ditch clearance and maintenance", falls under the industry category of works, specifically ground-drainage work. The procurement method used is direct, below the threshold, and conducted without competition. The contract was signed on 23rd March 2026, with WLW Construction Ltd of Colchester selected as the supplier. The agreement's completion is set for 31st December 2027, with an estimated value of GBP 85,000 gross.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the ground-drainage and infrastructure maintenance sectors to expand their operations within the East of England, particularly if they are interested in engaging with public authorities like Orwell Housing Association Ltd. Although competition was not required for this procurement, companies similar to WLW Construction Ltd—those capable of delivering specialised drainage services—could consider preparing for future tenders that may call for competitive bidding in this region. Being in alignment with specific legislative requirements like those referenced in UKPGA 2023/54 might further bolster their prospects in regional public works contracts.

## Notice

Orwell Housing Association Ltd and WLW Construction Ltd have agreed Terms of Appointment for the supplier to carry out all ditch related maintenance activities over a period of two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026322-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,833 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP2 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WLW CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111240 - Ground-drainage work

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 14:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026322-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026322-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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