Tender

Mampitts Community Hub Construction Contract

SHAFTESBURY TOWN COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 19:50

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31 Mar 2026 at 16:31

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25 Mar 2026 at 17:32

Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 16:40

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13 Feb 2026 at 14:50

Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

Shaftesbury Town Council is seeking a supplier for the construction of the Mampitts Community Hub at Mampitts Green, Shaftesbury. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, using a below-threshold open procedure, with submissions accepted until 20th April 2026. Located in South West England, UKK25, the project involves constructing a new one and a half storey facility, improving public space and utilities, and offers flexible multi-use spaces for community activities. The contract is valued at £1,680,000 (gross), with an estimated £1,400,000 for the works alone. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their tenders by email, and enquiries are open until 7th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for construction companies, especially SMEs, with experience in community buildings. The project promises minimal technical risks thanks to its straightforward design and prior planning permission approval. The contract supports sustainable development goals with its energy-efficient design and landscape enhancements, promising long-term community benefits. Businesses specialising in construction, project management, and landscaping are well-suited to compete, benefiting from a clear and collaborative council-led client team in a promising regional setting.

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Notice Title

Mampitts Community Hub Construction Contract

Notice Description

This tender is to appoint a main supplier for the construction of a new one and a half storey Community Hub at Mampitts Green, Shaftesbury (SP7 8PG). Works include building construction, utilities, external areas, and landscape enhancements that improve the overall setting and public realm. The Hub is intended as a flexible, multiuse facility supporting community groups, wellbeing activities, small events, family programmes and general local services. The tender process is a below-threshold Open Procedure (single-stage). The contract will be a JCT intermediate contract with Contractor Design Portion applicable in respect of some elements. The Hub will provide a flexible, multiuser spaces suitable for community groups, wellbeing programmes, family activities, training sessions and small events. The project has been designed to ensure that it simple with a practical layout keeps construction manageable while delivering long term community benefit and value. The project supports a growing neighbourhood and provides a high profile civic facility with strong local support. The project has full planning approval P/FUL/2024/01856. It should be noted that the contract value shown is an estimate inclusive of all optional scopes and contingency allowances. As such, the council believes that tenders below this contract value are achievable.

Planning Information

The Preliminary Market Engagement stage is intended to identify suppliers who may wish to participate in this process and progress to the next stage of the procurement process. There is no formal evaluation or moderation undertaken during this Preliminary Market Engagement stage. The information provided will be used solely to confirm supplier interest and suitability to progress. • Where the council seeks formal tenders then those will be published via Find a Tender. If interested in further updates, please add this as a "watch this notice" alert. To register your interest to this future tender opportunity please email your company name and contact details to: confidential@shaftesbury-tc.gov.uk To note: This is a preliminary market assessment only - it is not part of any procurement process. It is intended to provide potential suppliers (either Prime or Supply Chain) with information on a potential upcoming tender opportunity only. Small Medium Enterprises (SME) and regional contractors are encouraged to engage. Experience with community buildings and proactive community engagement practices welcomed. As part of this preliminary market engagement, we are not looking for the following: Solutions to any requirements; i) Formal presented proposals which could be constituted as an offer; ii) Suppliers releasing or offering IPR related information or documents; iii) Evaluation of supplier competencies or capabilities; iv) Short listing, selecting proposals or contracting on the back of this process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061521
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030633-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHAFTESBURY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHAFTESBURY
Postcode
SP7 8LY
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Shaftesbury Town
Westminster Constituency
North Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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