Tender

LUF - Works Package 4.2 Sollys Orchard, Canterbury

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 12:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council is inviting tenders for the LUF - Works Package 4.2 at Sollys Orchard, located within Canterbury's city centre. The procurement focuses on landscaping work, including hard and soft landscaping, tree planting, and the installation of street furniture. This open competition, valued at £420,000, is facilitated as a below-threshold procurement process. The enquiry period closes on 28th July 2025, with tenders to be submitted by 12:00 on 4th August 2025. The contract is set to commence between August and September 2025, with completion by 1st December 2025. Businesses interested must register on the Kent Business Portal to access tender documentation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the landscaping and construction sectors, particularly those experienced in heritage and public spaces. The project involves significant hardscaping and softscaping tasks which could suit SMEs with expertise in public infrastructure enhancement. Beyond financial gain, winning this contract could offer the selected firm substantial visibility and potential for future public works opportunities, especially in the greater Kent area. The procurement favours quality with a 60% quality and 40% cost assessment ratio, providing an excellent chance for companies offering innovative and high-quality solutions to stand out.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LUF - Works Package 4.2 Sollys Orchard, Canterbury

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of LUF - Works Package 4.2 - Sollys Orchard, Canterbury and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. Description of works: Hard and soft Landscaping works to a historic public garden within Canterbury City centre. Works will include: Tree planting Creating new planting beds Installing river planters Installing new hard standing areas using resin bonded gravel and reclaimed historic paving and kerbs Installation of new street furniture including benches and bins 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 / September 2025 and has to be completed by 1 December 2025 (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0559f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037767-2025
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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