The Provision of Groundworks for 40 Dwellings at Mill Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield
- Buyer
- Bolsover District Council
- Value
- £2,877,000
- Closes
- 6 November 2026
- Where
- Clowne, the East Midlands
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Bolsover District Council is looking for a groundworks contractor to prepare the site and carry out foundation/ground engineering work for a new 40-dwelling housing development at Mill Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield. This is a direct invitation to tender for earthworks and site preparation.
What the buyer wants
• Carry out all groundworks and ground engineering activities required to prepare the site for 40 new homes • Comply with building regulations, health and safety requirements, and environmental standards • Complete the work to the council's specification and within agreed timescales
Likely requirements
Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.
Groundworks is specialist civil engineering work: you will almost certainly need to be a registered groundworks or civil engineering contractor with proven experience on similar housing projects, relevant H&S certifications, and substantial public liability insurance. Most one-person trades will not qualify.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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