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31 Creedwell Orchard Underpinning works

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council commissioned underpinning works at 31 Creedwell Orchard to strengthen the house and carry out necessary repairs to the superstructure and internal areas. This project falls under the 'works' category and takes place in Taunton, United Kingdom, specifically in the UKK23 region. The procurement process was direct and completed without competition, in line with the legal framework detailed under UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to KARESA CONSTRUCTION LTD on 20th May 2026, with the work scheduled from 22nd June 2026 to 31st July 2026. The total contract value is £444,400, with a net amount of £37,000, marking the procurement stage as complete and the contracting phase as active.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for large construction firms, particularly those specialising in building construction work, to expand their portfolios and gain a foothold with public authority projects. KARESA CONSTRUCTION LTD, already a key player as a large-scale supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to this procurement. The ability for such companies to demonstrate proficiency in delivering specialised construction solutions within the given timeframe could lead to further opportunities with similar government contracts, fostering business growth in the construction industry within the region.

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Notice Title

31 Creedwell Orchard Underpinning works

Notice Description

To underpin the house and to carry out associated superstructure and internal repair works in ac accordance with specifications & drawings as tendered for.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046449-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

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
£37,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

KARESA CONSTRUCTION

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