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Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

Taunton Town Council is overseeing an active tender process entitled "Surface Works throughout Taunton," specifically in the Tarmac industry category. The procurement involves groundwork such as path and car park surface repairs in the region of South West, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement follows an open procedure, with a minimum bid value of £60,000 and an estimated total value of £70,000. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 12:30 BST on 20th July 2026. The contract work is scheduled to begin on 21st September 2026 and extends until 20th September 2030.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in surface and groundwork. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process supports their involvement. Companies contributing in areas such as tarmac application and resurfacing will find this project aligns well with their service offerings. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their portfolios within the public sector and strengthen their professional reputations across the South West region of England.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Surface Works throughout Taunton

Notice Description

As a preferred contractor you would be required to quote for and carry out groundwork on behalf of TTC on as needed basis. This might include path and car park surface repairs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-944450c5-950c-40b4-ab7b-67776655c00b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a9414c-2cc8-479f-a01e-1bc1c48f8ce4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

14213200 - Tarmac

45233200 - Various surface works

45233251 - Resurfacing works

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
TA1 9QQ
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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