Minor Works Tender - Babergh Mid Suffolk Councils
Summary
Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council have published a joint tender for Minor Works contracts. The estimated contract value is £11.5 million excluding VAT (£13.8 million including VAT) over a maximum 5-year term. The tender covers two geographic lots across both districts with a submission deadline of 11 May 2026.
What changed
Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council have published a joint tender notice for Minor Works contracts under the Procurement Act 2023. The notice covers two geographic lots—one for each district—with an estimated combined annual contract value of £1.8-2.3 million. The total estimated value over the maximum 5-year contract term is £11.5 million excluding VAT (£13.8 million including VAT).
Construction firms and contractors interested in public sector work should review the tender documents and prepare submissions before the 11 May 2026 deadline. The contracts are intended to commence on 1 November 2026 and run for three years with the option to extend for up to two additional years.
What to do next
- Monitor for updates
- Submit bid by 11 May 2026 if eligible
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Tender
Minor Works (661)
- Babergh District Council
- Mid Suffolk District Council UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-032134
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-067e69
Published 8 April 2026, 5:35pm
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Contents
Scope Lots (2)
- Lot 1. lot 1: Babergh District Council
- Lot 2. Lot 2:Mid Suffolk District Council
Participation Submission Award criteria Other information Procedure Documents Contracting authorities (2)
- Babergh District Council
- Mid Suffolk District Council
Other organisation Contact organisation
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Reference
661/PR-11194
Description
Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council (BMSDC) are looking to jointly procure Contractors for the delivery of
their Minor Works Contracts.
This opportunity will include two geographic Lots, one for each District.
The estimated combined annual contracts value is circa GBP1,800,000 to GBP2,300,000.This figure does not take into account
annual indexation considerations or VAT.
It is intended that the contracts will run for a period of three years with the option for renewal, as decided by BMSDC, for an extension
of up to a further two years, subject to satisfactory reviews. The maximum duration of the contract is therefore five years. The contract
value in this notice is therefore subject to review and is not guaranteed, as this is based upon the maximum term.
Total value (estimated)
- £11,500,000 excluding VAT
- £13,800,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029
- Possible extension to 31 October 2031
- 5 years Description of possible extension:
It is intended that the contract will run for a period of three years with the option for renewal, as decided by BMSDC, for an extension
of up to a further two years, subject to satisfactory reviews. The maximum duration of the contract is therefore five years. The contract
value in this notice is therefore subject to review and is not guaranteed, as this is based upon the maximum term.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
Refurbishment work
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 1
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Suppliers may bid for both lots. A Supplier cannot be awarded more than one Lot. A Supplier may state their Lot priorities within their Response, should they be
top-placed on both Lots.
Lot 1. lot 1: Babergh District Council
Description
Minor Works Contract relating to properties within Babergh District Council
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,750,000 excluding VAT
- £6,900,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2:Mid Suffolk District Council
Description
Minor Works Contract relating to properties within Mid Suffolk District Council.
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,750,000 excluding VAT
- £6,900,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. lot 1: Babergh District Council
Lot 2. Lot 2:Mid Suffolk District Council
Please refer to full procurement documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. lot 1: Babergh District Council
Lot 2. Lot 2:Mid Suffolk District Council
Please refer to full procurement documents.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. lot 1: Babergh District Council
Lot 2. Lot 2:Mid Suffolk District Council
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 April 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 May 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
http://www.suffolksourcing.uk /
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
Please refer to Form of Contract
Description of risks to contract performance
The following risks have been identified that would impact the performance of the Contract, where the impact cannot be known at this
stage but may relate to a Contract modification if the risk was to materialise:
Risk of legislative changes, regulatory changes or changes in law during the term of a Contract
Risk of unforeseen changes to delivery/operational standards
Risk of changes in technology, IT solutions or systems
Risk of unforeseen increase in Contracting Authority budgets/increased volume of works/services
Risk of unforeseen circumstances that cause the value of the Contract to increase (previous examples include BREXIT, war,
pandemic and the cost of living crisis)
Risk of unforeseen political impact
Risk of unforeseen increase in property volume.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.suffolksourcing.uk/
Please refer to full procurement documents.
Contracting authorities
Babergh District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYQM-3849-BJQL 8 Russell Road
Ipswich
IP1 2BX
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Mid Suffolk District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJPW-1919-JTND 8 Russell Road
Ipswich
IP1 2BX
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Faithorn Farrell Timms
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Service
- Companies House: OC300053 Central Court, 1b Knoll Rise
Orpington
BR6 0JA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@effefftee.co.uk
Region: UKI61 - Bromley
Contact organisation
Contact Faithorn Farrell Timms for any enquiries.
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