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TenderCancellation

25 Sep 2025 at 09:50

Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Public Realm Works - East Cowes, Isle of Wight" was initiated by the Isle of Wight Council, a sub-central government public authority. Despite being initially active within the works industry category, the tender was eventually cancelled due to an internal decision reflecting a change of necessity. This procurement was facilitated through an open competition method, suitable for below-threshold tenders. The initial stages commenced in July 2025 with the tender period scheduled to end on 26 August 2025, and the contract period planned from 29 September 2025 to 12 December 2025. The opportunity aimed for construction work at East Cowes, with a primary focus on the refurbishment and external landscaping to develop a community recreational space.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those capable of managing costs effectively while ensuring high-quality outcomes. The criteria heavily weighted price (70%) over quality (30%), thus favouring firms that can demonstrate competitive pricing alongside robust cost management, site-specific considerations, and adherence to health and safety standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were explicitly encouraged to participate, aligning with the suitability criterion, enhancing opportunities for local businesses to engage with refurbishment and recreational space development projects. Despite the tender's cancellation, similar future opportunities at the Isle of Wight Council could offer substantial potential for growth and engagement within the construction sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Public Realm Works - East Cowes, Isle of Wight

Notice Description

Refurbishment of existing WCs adjacent to Southern Water pump station to provide a unisex and accessible WCs. Reconfiguration of internal space to provide a concession area for future tenant fitout. External landscaping works to provide public recreation space.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056478
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059508-2025
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Isle of Wight Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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