Planning

WO2136 Central Depot Melksham Construction

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Apr 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council has initiated a planned procurement process for the "WO2136 Central Depot Melksham Construction" project, as part of a strategic programme aimed at developing three large-scale depots in Wiltshire. The focus of this particular tender is on the construction work for the Central Depot, crucial for supporting various services including Highways, Waste, Streetscene, and Fleet. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with a competitive flexible procedure outlined. Key dates include a future notice expected by 10th July 2026, with the contract period set from 30th November 2026 to 30th November 2027. The procurement operates under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54 and anticipates involvement from SMEs and VCSEs, positioning it as a robust opportunity for regional economic growth.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, with a detailed plan for a multidisciplinary depot that is set to bolster regional infrastructure capabilities. Valued at a gross amount of £24 million, the competitive nature of the procurement procedure is poised to engage a wide array of businesses specializing in construction and related services. With a particular suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), firms with expertise in the construction sector, especially those capable of handling large-scale projects, are well-placed to participate in this opportunity to expand their portfolio and contribute to the strategic development goals set by Wiltshire Council. Businesses interested should prepare for potential engagement by the indicated future notice date, showcasing adaptability and comprehensive service provision.

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Notice Title

WO2136 Central Depot Melksham Construction

Notice Description

The project is part of a wider strategic programme to open three large-scale depots in Wiltshire. Northern, Central and Southern. This Depot is the Central Depot. Business cases are in train for Northern and Southern. *The depot is a multi-disciplinary site. It is to compromise of various services in Wiltshire; these are Highways, Waste, Streetscene and Fleet. These can then be segregated into Wiltshire's staff and their subcontractors who undertake the operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068da4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039001-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

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