Tender

RETFORD TOWN SQUARE SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS

BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

Bassetlaw District Council has initiated a tender process for the "Retford Town Square Security Enhancements," focused on enhancing physical security measures in Retford, United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKF15. The tender falls under the works procurement category with additional service elements and is managed by Welland Procurement. As part of compliance with "Martyn's Law," the project involves archaeological site investigations, installing AWV-resistant bollards, and new street furniture. The procurement is being conducted through an open competition method, with the enquiry period closing on 25th February 2026 and the submission period ending on 6th March 2026. The project, estimated to cost around £190,000, is below the threshold for public procurement.

The Retford Town Square Security Enhancements project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in archaeological services, street furniture installation, and security infrastructure development. Businesses specializing in high-quality, security-resistant solutions, such as bollards and furniture, will find this contract particularly relevant. The procurement method encourages open competition, allowing SMEs and larger enterprises to participate and showcase their innovative approaches to enhance urban safety. The structured award criteria, which prioritise quality over price, highlight the council's commitment to high-calibre outputs, offering a platform for businesses to demonstrate premium service capabilities.

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Notice Title

RETFORD TOWN SQUARE SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS

Notice Description

Enhancement of Physical Security for Retford Town Square to meet the requirements of "Martyn's Law". To include: (a) Preliminary Archaeological Site Investigation and on-going watching brief, (b) Removal of non-compliant street furniture (and relocation) (c) Installation of #3 AWV resistant rise and fall bollards (including excavation of rise and fall pit). (d) Installation #c.15 AWV resistant fixed bollards and (e) Installation #c.15 AWV resistant street furniture (benches and seats).

Lot Information

Archaeological Investigation

Archaeological Investigation of the Site of the Rise and Fall Bollards.

Bollard Installation

Installation of Retractable or Rise and Fall Bollard systems

Installation of Bollards and Benches

Installation of replacement VAW Resistant Fixed Bollards and VAW Resistant Seating / Benches

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061414
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008894-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45233291 - Installation of bollards

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORKSOP
Postcode
S80 2AH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

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