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Paul Street Public Convenience Upgrades

Taunton Town Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 11:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Aug 2025 at 09:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

14 Apr 2025 at 14:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

28 Mar 2025 at 15:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Taunton Town Council has recently concluded its procurement process for the Paul Street Public Convenience Upgrades located in Taunton, United Kingdom, targeting the construction and renovation industry. The contract, awarded under an open competition method categorized below threshold, was concluded with KARESA CONSTRUCTION LTD. This project aimed at upgrading public conveniences took place within the region UKK23, where the works category involved extensive construction work. On 10th February 2026, the contract became active, with operations commencing immediately and set to be completed by 31st December 2026. This initiative reflects the council's commitment to enhancing public utility services and catering to the needs of its residents while staying open to innovative solutions from qualified contractors.

This tender, through its focus on quality and innovative solutions, presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) proficient in construction and installation works. Contractors with a keen interest in sustainability and those who can demonstrate strong past performance and resource management skills would find themselves well-suited for such engagements. The project demanded an exceptional alignment of skills to the council's high standards, with a considerable emphasis on efficient project execution. For businesses in the region, especially those fostering local employment and contributing to the local economy, such opportunities are pivotal in securing contracts that facilitate expansion and cement their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paul Street Public Convenience Upgrades

Notice Description

Taunton Town Council are looking for a high quality solution from high quality bidders that is clearly focused on the needs of the Town Council's residents. Taunton Town Council is open to creative and innovative ideas. The appointed contractor will be required to act in the best interest of Taunton Town Council in the delivery of this project. All documentation provides information based on what Taunton Town Council currently believes the project requirements are. Whilst this information has been prepared in good faith, it may not be comprehensive and therefore Taunton Town Council reserves the right to add or remove elements of the work. This document explains the assessment process and how a contractor will be appointed based on relevant experience, past performance, skillset, resources, management skills and methodology to meet the requirements of Taunton Town Council's procurement regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions only applicable if building works delayed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011755-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£139,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Taunton Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 9QQ
Postcode Area
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
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

KARESA CONSTRUCTION LTD

The Renovation Company (South West) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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