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

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2025 at 08:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described pertains to the Canterbury City Council’s project titled "LUF - Works Package 4.3 - Castle Grounds & Keep, Canterbury." The initiative is part of a revitalisation effort for the historic castle grounds involving extensive landscaping and the construction of a new raised walkway in the castle keep. The contract, awarded on 22nd September 2025, will commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026. This contract falls under the works category and was procured using a method classified as "Below threshold - unknown." Located in Canterbury, this project presents an opportunity within the UKJ44 region of the South East of England, specifically focusing on landscaping work.

This procurement offer major opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and landscaping services, particularly those experienced in heritage site redevelopment. SMEs in the region, such as those focused on earthworks and lighting installation, can leverage this tender to expand their business in government-led projects. The successful bidder, BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES (SE) LIMITED, exemplifies the type of enterprise well-suited for such a tender, indicating potential for growth and collaboration under the oversight of a public authority like Canterbury City Council. With a financial scope of approximately £1.25 million for gross contract value, companies in the landscaping and construction industry could significantly benefit from engaging in projects of similar scale and requirements.

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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-05a2c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059968-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£1,249,593 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
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

BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES (SE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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