---
title: "Dilapidations Work at Centenary House, Hitchin"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c4db"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-07"
---

# Dilapidations Work at Centenary House, Hitchin

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c4db

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## Summary

The contract for "Dilapidations Work at Centenary House, Hitchin" was awarded by Hertfordshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Stevenage, UK. The procurement was part of a "works" category initiative to address necessary dilapidations following the end of a lease. The awarded contract was signed on 6th March 2026, and its term spanned from 9th March 2026 to 30th April 2026. The process employed a "below threshold - unknown" procurement method and is now completed, as of the most recent update on 7th July 2026. The primary location for the contract work is in the region UKH23, United Kingdom. This procurement followed the legal basis detailed in UKPGA 2023/54.

RUGGLES & JEFFERY LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise (SME), was the successful supplier, highlighting significant business growth potential for construction-related SMEs specialising in refurbishment and dilapidation services. Given the nature of the work, enterprises with experience in building maintenance, construction, or facilities management are well-suited to pursue such opportunities. By leveraging regional contracts like this, businesses can gain valuable experience and expand their portfolios within local government frameworks, fostering long-term growth within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

To undertake works to carry out dilapidations as required following the end of the lease.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063486-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £248,531 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUGGLES & JEFFERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 09:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063486-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063486-2026
  7th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
- http://www.rugglesandjeffery.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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