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LUF - Works Package 4.3 - Castle Grounds & Keep, Canterbury

Canterbury City Council

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13 Aug 2025 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council is inviting tenders for the project "LUF - Works Package 4.3 - Castle Grounds & Keep, Canterbury" within the industry category of landscaping work. This tender involves the regeneration of Canterbury's historic castle grounds and the construction of a new raised walkway. The process follows an open procurement method, encouraging competition for a below-threshold contract valued at £1,800,000. Prospective suppliers must register on the Kent Business Portal and submit their tenders electronically by 12:00 on 12 September 2025. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the contract anticipated to commence in October 2025 and conclude by March 2026. The project is located in the UK, with Canterbury as the specific delivery area.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses adept in landscaping, historical site restoration, and construction. The project requires expertise in both hard and soft landscaping, as well as the manufacture and installation of architectural features like elevated walkways. The opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs, as Canterbury City Council emphasises value for money and quality in its awarding criteria, with a 60% focus on quality and 40% on cost. This opportunity not only promises substantial economic returns but also aligns with the Council's strategic efforts to enhance and preserve heritage sites, making it ideal for enterprises experienced in similar historical projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LUF - Works Package 4.3 - Castle Grounds & Keep, Canterbury

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of LUF - Works Package 4.3 - Castle Grounds & Keep, Canterbury and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements: Description of works. This project involves the regeneration of the Canterbury castle grounds and the manufacture and installation of a new raised walkway within the historic castle keep. Works will include: Hard and Soft Landscaping: * Earthworks * Creating new soft landscape areas * Creating new hard landscape areas using new and reclaimed historic paving and kerbs * Installation of new street furniture including benches, bins and signage * Installation of new lighting Castle Keep - Viewing Platform: * Manufacture and installation of castle walkway * Hard landscaping works to the interior of the castle * 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 September / October 2025 and has to be completed by March 2026 (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048283-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
Postcode Area
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

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