Tender

Ware Town Council Lido External Refurbishment

WARE TOWN COUNCIL

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01 Dec 2025 at 12:17

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19 Nov 2025 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

Ware Town Council is overseeing a public procurement tender titled "Ware Town Council Lido External Refurbishment", aimed at enhancing the external appearance of the Ware Priory Lido. This opportunity falls under the refurbishment work industry category and is currently in the Tender stage. The project is valued at £240,000 and utilises an open procurement method under UKPGA legislation. The procurement process involves re-modelling and refurbishment works, with key deadlines including a tender submission date by 9am on 5th January 2026. The works are to be performed in the United Kingdom, specifically covering regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, with the contract period expected to start from 1st February 2026 and complete by 1st May 2026. The enquiry period ends on 22nd December 2025, and the award decision is anticipated by 16th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, refurbishment, and facility management to expand their portfolio and gain public sector experience. With a balanced emphasis on price and quality (50% each), this procurement is primed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate high-quality execution and competitive pricing. Companies with expertise in similar refurbishment projects and those capable of operating within the UK's regulatory and geographical requirements would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The open procedure offers a transparent and accessible platform for businesses aiming to grow their public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ware Town Council Lido External Refurbishment

Notice Description

Re-modelling and refurbishment works at Ware Priory Lido to enhance the external appearance of the site. See attached documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078455-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kat Harter
Contact Email
info@waretowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07708 675762

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH STREET
Postcode
SG12 9AL
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Ware Priory
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

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