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GROUNDWORKS, DEMOLITION AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION AT WESSEX HOUSE, GLOUCESTER

Gloucester City Council

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17 Feb 2026 at 15:47

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17 Oct 2025 at 09:28

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15 Oct 2025 at 16:12

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10 Oct 2025 at 19:45

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06 Oct 2025 at 11:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Gloucester City Council is carrying out a public procurement process for the project entitled "Groundworks, Demolition and Archaeological Investigation at Wessex House, Gloucester". Situated in Gloucester, United Kingdom, this project falls under the industry category of construction work, architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage as of 17 February 2026. The contract itself commenced on 22 January 2026 and is set to conclude by 13 March 2026, with a potential extension to 14 April 2026 if necessary. This open competition procurement method underlines the offer to safe public authority work within defined budget regulations. The awarded contract amounts to £549,320 gross, with £457,766.67 net.

The project presents promising opportunities for businesses specializing in groundwork, demolition, and archaeological investigations, notably small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies like WYE VALLEY DEMOLITION LIMITED, who have been awarded the contract, are well-suited for such projects due to their expertise in site clearance and related services. This tender could propel relevant businesses into a rewarding role as a principal contractor and designer, facilitating entry into government projects and providing additional growth opportunities in public sector residential developments. Interested businesses should ascertain their capacity to handle the complexities of coordinating multi-disciplinary activities required by this contract. This opportunity allows businesses to contribute significantly to the city's future planning and residential infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GROUNDWORKS, DEMOLITION AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION AT WESSEX HOUSE, GLOUCESTER

Notice Description

The Authority is undertaking a programme of de-risking for archaeology and ground contamination on land in Great Western Road that is the site of the former Wessex House. This building was a former commercial electrical contractor's brick-built structure with substantial foundations. The ground floor slab remains in situ and requires to be broken up and removed. The site extends to 0.60 of an acre and is bounded by Network Rail land forming part of Gloucester railway station on three sides, with direct frontage to Great Western Road forming the fourth side. The land is almost level and owned freehold entirely by the Authority with boundary fencing on all sides. The intended works are a prelude to, and the information obtained will be used to inform, a planning application for developing the site with high density residential apartments to provide homes for the city.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a89e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014458-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

45113000 - Siteworks

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£384,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£384,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£457,766 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 13 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
Gloucester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2FB
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WYE VALLEY DEMOLITION LIMITED

Further Information

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