Tender

LUF - Works Package 4 - St Mary Magdalene, Canterbury

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 08:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council invites tenders for the "LUF - Works Package 4 - St Mary Magdalene, Canterbury" under the tender stage of the procurement process. This project involves landscaping work at a small historic public garden within Canterbury City centre, with hard and soft landscaping elements, installation of street furniture, and new lighting. The contract is scheduled to commence in August 2025 and must be completed by 1 December 2025. Interested parties must express their interest through the Kent Business Portal, with an electronic submission deadline set for 12:00 on Wednesday 16 July 2025. This opportunity falls under the "works" procurement category, with a contract value amounting to £150,000 and utilises an open competition procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in landscaping, historic site renovations, and urban enhancement projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the project specifically supports SME participation in the bidding. Contractors with expertise in bespoke landscaping using reclaimed materials, as well as those able to deliver high-quality street furniture and lighting solutions, would be well-suited for this tender. The procurement aligns value for money with quality, using a balanced assessment criteria of 60% quality and 40% cost, making it an appealing prospect for businesses looking to showcase their capability and efficiency in delivering enhanced public spaces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LUF - Works Package 4 - St Mary Magdalene, Canterbury

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of LUF - Works Package 4 - St Mary Magdalene, Canterbury and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. Tower of St Mary St Magdalene - Description of works: Hard and soft Landscaping works to a small historic public garden within Canterbury City centre adjacent to St Thomas's Church. Works will include: * Creating new planting beds. * Installing hard standing areas using reclaimed historic paving and kerbs. * Installation of new street furniture including benches and bins. * Installation of new lighting The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the Suite of documentation. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence August 2025 and has to be completed by 1 December 2025 (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract). Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Wednesday 16 July 2025 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054eb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033128-2025
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

45112700 - Landscaping 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
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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