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Launceston Town Council Ground Workers' Compound - New Build

Launceston Town Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

02 Jul 2026 at 15:20

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

10 Jul 2025 at 10:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 14:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Launceston Town Council aimed to construct a new welfare facilities unit at the existing Ground Workers' Compound. This project falls under the construction industry category, with a procurement method of open competition below the threshold. Although the process was active with a tender period set to conclude on 25th July 2025, the procurement was eventually terminated on 2nd July 2026. The location for this project was Launceston, Cornwall, part of the UKK region in the United Kingdom. While initially in the tender update stage, the award status was later marked as cancelled. The council sought submissions from companies experienced in works related to construction materials, building structures, and general construction work, with PLACE Architects identified as the Principal Designer.

This tender represented an opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, particularly SMEs with experience in building materials and structures, to expand their portfolios through a public sector project. Companies with proven expertise in similar projects, sound financial capabilities, compliance with health and safety regulations, and a readiness to commence work were particularly well-suited to compete. Although the procurement was cancelled, such tenders typically provide significant growth opportunities for the right businesses by facilitating public sector partnerships and potentially leading to further contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Launceston Town Council Ground Workers' Compound - New Build

Notice Description

Following the securing of necessary permissions, Launceston Town Council is now seeking tender submissions from suitably experienced and qualified companies to undertake the construction of the following: A welfare facilities unit, including secure storage and covered area, on the site of the existing Launceston Town Council Ground Workers' compound. See attachments for full details. Overarching Details: The Project: Ground Workers' Compound Employer: Launceston Town Council Principal Contractor: The successful tenderer Architect: PLACE Architects (Contract Administrator) Contact: Mike Wellsbury-Nye Telephone: 01566 772035 Email: people@placearchitects.co.uk Principal Designer: PLACE Architects

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Whilst an extension is unlikely, there may be delays due to persistent inclement weather and/or delays related to the supply of materials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062377-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44111000 - Building materials

44112000 - Miscellaneous building structures

44140000 - Products related to construction materials

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Launceston Town Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LAUNCESTON
Postcode
PL15 7AR
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Launceston South
Westminster Constituency
North Cornwall

Further Information

Notice Documents

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