---
title: "Outstanding Payments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06946e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-08"
---

# Outstanding Payments

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06946e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Outstanding Payments" involved Bedford Borough Council as the buying organisation, which is a public authority under sub-central government. This procurement, located in Bedford, UK (Region UKH24), involved construction work and was handled as a complex piece of work due to the collapse of Breyer, needing Naismiths Limited to be appointed for handling retention fees for partially completed projects. The procurement was in the award stage, having completed its cycle with the contract already signed on 7th October 2025 and commenced on 26th January 2026, with an expected end date of 31st March 2027. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown" and has reached completion with a contract value amounting to £54,312.56.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the construction industry, to showcase their ability to manage and resolve complex or incomplete projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find growth potential here, especially if they can demonstrate expertise in construction management and financial handling of project retentions. Engagement in such projects can enhance SMEs' reputation and expand their portfolio in public sector projects, paving the way for further opportunities in similar public authority contracts.

## Notice

Breyer have gone into administration and Naismiths have been appointed as the company who we need to pay the retention fees for the works completed, this is a complex piece of work as there are plenty of projects that were half completed, some completed with issues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042397-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,312 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 10:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042397-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042397-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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