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Construction project for a new Visitor Centre in Ham Hill Country Park.

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

11 Mar 2025 at 14:01

Award Notice
Tender

14 Oct 2024 at 12:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is overseeing a procurement process for the construction of a new Visitor Centre in Ham Hill Country Park. This project, categorised under building construction work, is valued at £1,500,000 and addresses the creation of exhibition spaces, a café, and WC facilities. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), and the tender period was set to end on 22 November 2024. The contract period will start on 3 January 2025 and conclude by 29 September 2025. The tender belongs to the works category and includes delivery locations within the UK and other international territories.

This construction project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building construction works, particularly those focused on cultural, exhibition, and leisure facilities. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted, established construction companies with experience in large-scale projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project can bolster a business's portfolio by showcasing its capability in creating multifaceted visitor centres, thus facilitating growth and expansion within the public construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction project for a new Visitor Centre in Ham Hill Country Park.

Notice Description

Construction project for a new Visitor Centre in Ham Hill Country Park, comprising exhibition spaces and cafe and WC facilities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb319a04-8527-4f83-8984-7a923e24cd51
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2025 - 29 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Penny Bale
Contact Email
pabale@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKINNER CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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