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Somerset Bridge Construction Works

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for construction works at Somerset Bridge School, located within region UKK23, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to ARQUE LTD, involves works classified under the industry category of building construction work, with the procurement stage now marked as 'Award'. The transaction was conducted using a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, and the contract period spans from 30th March 2026 to 10th April 2026. The contract, valued at £53,615 in net terms, was signed on 30th March 2026.

The Somerset Bridge Construction Works project offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in building construction, especially those operating as small to medium enterprises. ARQUE LTD, a supplier located in Crediton, United Kingdom, exemplifies the potential benefits for SMEs competing in local government tenders, particularly through direct award methods for projects with specific requirements. Such contracts provide a chance for businesses to procure public sector partnerships and gain valuable industry experience, thereby facilitating business growth and market presence within the region. Other businesses specialising in similar services may consider aligning themselves with regional development strategies to enhance contract-winning capabilities.

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Notice Title

Somerset Bridge Construction Works

Notice Description

For Arque to carry out construction works at our Somerset Bridge School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029086-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,615 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARQUE

Further Information

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