Tender

Fordington Cemetery Boundary/Retaining Wall

DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Feb 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

Dorchester Town Council is inviting expressions of interest for the reconstruction of a collapsed retaining wall at Fordington Cemetery, Dorset. This procurement, categorised under construction work, is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 18 March 2025 and tender submission closing on 24 March 2025. The project is valued at £150,000 (gross amount of £180,000) and employs an open procurement method below the threshold with the planned contract period running from 1 July 2025 to 1 October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in structural repairs and working within conservation areas. The project requires excavation, gabion basket installations, and addressing hydrostatic pressure issues, making it suitable for firms with expertise in civil engineering, masonry, and related trades. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, provided they meet the necessary technical capacity, safety standards, and financial stability. Successful bidders will benefit from enhanced visibility and potential future assignments with Dorchester Town Council.

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Notice Title

Fordington Cemetery Boundary/Retaining Wall

Notice Description

The purpose of this expression of interest invitation 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 Show less description 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Discovery of unknown ground conditions, burials, geological issues; post commencement of works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e845
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007360-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carl Dallison
Contact Email
c.dallison@dorchester-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01305 266861

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

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