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Bridgwater Carnival Buildings

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council, as the contracting authority, has successfully concluded the procurement process for the construction of Carnival Buildings in Bridgwater, Somerset. The procurement, classified under CPV code 45000000 for construction work, was conducted through an open procedure while remaining below the threshold. This project, valued at approximately £4.37 million, began its contract period on 18th August 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2026. The tender, which reached its award stage on 8th September 2025, illustrates the council's commitment to infrastructure enhancement within the region.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business expansion, particularly for construction firms and companies within the infrastructure domain. Rigg Construction (Southern) Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, emerged as the successful supplier, highlighting the accessibility and potential for SMEs in public contracts. Companies with expertise in similar construction projects are well-suited to contend in future tenders from Somerset Council, especially those adept in efficiently adhering to geographic and regulatory requirements in the Somerset area. Such engagements not only propel corporate growth but also strengthen ties within local economies. 

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Notice Title

Bridgwater Carnival Buildings

Notice Description

Contract for the construction of Carnival Buildings in Bridgwater, Somerset.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-900556d5-dc9a-4016-ae9f-2feec64aaa65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2ca898-c771-4264-bf6b-ef77c606a79f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,368,910 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,368,910 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jon Marks
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RIGG CONSTRUCTION (SOUTHERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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