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Groundworks at The Royal Berkshire Archives (RBA), Reading

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 07:28

Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the groundworks at The Royal Berkshire Archives (RBA) located in Reading. The contract, awarded on 28th July 2025, and valued at £46,754.33, falls under the 'works' category, specifically site preparation work, as per the CPV classification 45100000. The procurement method used was 'limited' and involved a below threshold, limited competition. The successful bidder, FELTHAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, will undertake this project in the UKJ11 region of the United Kingdom. The contract was administered under the legal basis outlined in the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and site preparation to engage with sub-central government projects. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to FELTHAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, which successfully secured this contract, can explore growth through participation in such local government works contracts. With the project requiring specialised expertise in groundworks, businesses with a track record in similar works are well-positioned to compete in future procurements. West Berkshire Council, as the contracting authority, provides a reliable avenue for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio with government contracts.

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Notice Title

Groundworks at The Royal Berkshire Archives (RBA), Reading

Notice Description

West Berkshire Council require a contractor to undertake groundworks at The Royal Berkshire Archives (RBA).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d12c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067297-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,754 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 13 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westberks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FELTHAM CONSTRUCTION

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