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LUF - Works Package 4.2 - Sollys Orchard, Canterbury

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 11:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Sep 2025 at 14:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council has concluded the procurement process for 'LUF - Works Package 4.2 - Sollys Orchard, Canterbury', aimed at revitalising a historic public garden in Canterbury city centre. The project encompasses hard and soft landscaping works, including tree planting, creation of new planting beds, installation of river planters, new resin-bonded gravel and reclaimed historic paving, along with the addition of street furniture like benches and bins. Awarded to PVR CONTRACTING LIMITED under the 'Below threshold' procurement method, this contract commenced on 16 October 2025 and is set to be completed by 31 March 2026. The industry category for this project focuses on landscaping work, enhancing the urban environment with a total gross contract value of £442,246.82.

The tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and urban beautification. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in environmental transformation and historical site management would find this project particularly attractive for market expansion and showcasing capability in high-profile public sector projects. The appointment of PVR CONTRACTING LIMITED, a supplier from Waterlooville, illustrates potential advantages for local and regional firms to compete for similar landscaping projects, promoting business growth and fostering sustainable public-private partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LUF - Works Package 4.2 - Sollys Orchard, Canterbury

Notice Description

Canterbury City 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 Page 2 to 5 * 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022828-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£368,539 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£368,539 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PVR CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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