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Provision of Installation of Fort / Look Out Structure at Gorrell Valley Nature Reserve

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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ContractTermination

06 Nov 2025 at 14:44

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

22 Aug 2025 at 08:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Installation of Fort / Look Out Structure at Gorrell Valley Nature Reserve" was managed by Canterbury City Council, a public authority in sub-central government. This initiative belongs to the industry category of landscaping works for parks and is located in Whitstable Heights, within the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom. The tender was initiated in the planning stage in July 2025, with Greespace Designs Ltd., a small to medium-sized enterprise, awarded the contract. The project implemented a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, with the contract executed between 7th July 2025 and 31st August 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable construction and landscaping, particularly those capable of utilising locally sourced materials. Small to medium-sized enterprises and those with experience in park installations and sustainable design would find this project suitable for growth. By participating in such public tenders, businesses can expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects, especially within the environmental and community development sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Installation of Fort / Look Out Structure at Gorrell Valley Nature Reserve

Notice Description

To build and install a fort / look out structure on top of a spoil mound at Gorrell Valley Nature Reserve found at the end of Holst Lane, Whitstable Heights. The product will need to be made from locally sourced and sustainable hardwood. The structure will be the starting point of a larger trail extending throughout the valley. The Contract is anticipated to commence in July 2025 and will continue for a period of 4 weeks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071686-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,125 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENSPACE DESIGNS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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