Tender

Fordington Cemetery Boundary/Retaining Wall

DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Feb 2025 at 12:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorchester Town Council is seeking expressions of interest from qualified construction companies for the project titled "Fordington Cemetery Boundary/Retaining Wall" in Dorchester. This contract involves rebuilding a collapsed section of a retaining wall which forms the boundary between Fordington Cemetery and a nearby car park along Holloway Road. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and is being conducted via an open procedure. The tender was published on 24th February 2025, with a tender submission deadline set for 11th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period for the project is slated to start on 1st July 2025 and end on 1st October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who specialise in projects within conservation areas. The scope of work includes handling structural repairs such as cutting back the chalk escarpment, installing gabion baskets, and stone facing, which are well-suited to firms with expertise in handling hydrostatic pressure challenges and masonry work. Given the project's estimated value between £80,000 and £150,000, it provides a substantial business growth prospect for companies looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector construction market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fordington Cemetery Boundary/Retaining Wall

Notice Description

Fordington Cemetery Boundary/Retaining Wall, Holloway Road. Dorchester The purpose of this expression of interest exercise is to assist Dorchester Town Council in deciding which suppliers to short-list to invite to tender for the provision of construction services to the Town Council. The contract will be let by Dorchester Town Council, 19 North Square, Dorchester DT1 1JF. This form should be returned to:- Carl Dallison Assistant Town Clerk Dorchester Town Council 19 North Square Dorchester Dorset DT1 1JF Or email it to - c.dallison@dorchester-tc.gov.uk Carl Dallison T: 01305 266861 B. Introduction Dorchester Town Council are seeking suitably qualified construction companies to provide construction services to the Council. C. Scope of Service To rebuild a collapsed section of retaining wall which forms the boundary between Fordington Cemetery and a car park along Holloway Road, Dorchester. Although the wall is not listed it is located within a Dorchester Conservation Area. The retaining wall is approximately 5.5 metres high and has failure due to hydrostatic pressure. The works will involve cutting back the chalk escarpment and the installation of gabion baskets built off a concrete footing. Front face of the gabions will be lined with dense blocks with a natural stone finish. Formation of weep holes drilled into the remaining wall sections to ease hydrostatic pressure. The removal of vegetation and areas of repointing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b77f86-70d2-489e-a221-743c3b7e36a1
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1JF
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

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