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Published 10 Oct 2025, 13:20 BST

Official UK procurement notice

LDC & EBBC - Fencing Works and Repairs

Official notice

Authority: Lewes District Council (Local council)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

2 lotsWorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£2,300,000total for 2 lots · £2,760,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 7 Nov 2025awarded 8 Dec 2025
Awarded to UK FACILITIES SOLUTIONS LTD2 awards
Contract term 4 yrs 6 moends 30 Sept 2030 · up to 1 Oct 2035 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council's current Fencing Contract expires on 31st March 2026. This contract presents an opportunity for experienced contractors to deliver high-quality services within our homes. We are seeking committed partners who can help maintain and enhance our homes to the highest standards.

As a social landlord, Lewes & Eastbourne have a responsibility for maintaining the boundaries, safety, and appearance of our housing estates. Fencing plays a key role in defining property lines, providing security, and creating safe, private outdoor spaces for residents. This contract will deliver fencing repairs and replacements to meet these responsibilities effectively.

CPV: Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value (£2,300,000 together)
Lot #1LDC - Fencing WorksAwardedRenewal 4 yrs 6 moSMEPublished value£900,000
Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 30 Sept 2030 (4 yrs 6 mo) · up to 1 Oct 2035 with extensionsValue: £900,000 exc. VAT · £1,080,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: South EastEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: A period or periods up to 5 years
Lot #2EBC - Fencing WorksAwardedRenewal 4 yrs 6 moSMEPublished value£1,400,000
Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 30 Sept 2030 (4 yrs 6 mo) · up to 1 Oct 2035 with extensionsValue: £1,400,000 exc. VAT · £1,680,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: South EastEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: A period or periods up to 5 years

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
10 Oct 2025, 13:20 BST
Last source update
16 Dec 2025, 14:59 GMT
Authority reference
EBBC - 038673
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-064176
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
Delivery area
South East (UKJ22)
Official registry OCID
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How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Submission deadline
7 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

10 Oct 2025 → 1 Apr 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published375 days ago
    10 Oct 2025, 13:20 BST
  2. Submission deadline347 days ago
    7 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
  3. Latest notice published308 days ago
    16 Dec 2025, 14:59 GMT
  4. Contract starts203 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 10 Oct 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    10 Oct 2025, 13:20 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    16 Dec 2025, 14:59 GMT
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    16 Dec 2025, 14:59 GMT
  4. Buyer details updated
    16 Dec 2025, 14:59 GMT
  5. Contract signature expected
    31 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 2
Awarded value £2,300,0002 awards exc. VAT
Bids received 1515 from SMEs
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · LDC - Fencing Works1 award
UK FACILITIES SOLUTIONS LTDSME1 Apr 2026 – 30 Sept 2030 · up to 30 Sept 2035Extensions: A period or periods up to a total of 5 years£900,0008 Dec 2025Awarded
Lot 2 · EBC - Fencing Works1 award
UK FACILITIES SOLUTIONS LTDSME1 Apr 2026 – 30 Sept 2030 · up to 30 Sept 2035Extensions: A period or periods up to a total of 5 years£1,400,0008 Dec 2025Awarded

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · LDC - Fencing Works8final-stage tenders80—
2 · EBC - Fencing Works7final-stage tenders70—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Lewes District Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PPZM-9295-YZXX 6 High Street, Lewes, South East, BN7 2ADContact name, email

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • Eastbourne Borough CouncilContracting authorityProcess contact pointPublic authority - sub-central governmentGB-PPON: PYYT-2735-CVVJ Eastbourne, South EastContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • UK FACILITIES SOLUTIONS LTDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 08626334GB-PPON: PWGL-9815-MPWH 8 Twisleton Court, Dartford, South East, DA1 2ENContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender