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Vivary Park War Memorial

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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01 Jun 2026 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "Vivary Park War Memorial," which involves the repair of a war memorial located in Vivary Park, Taunton, United Kingdom (region UKK23). This procurement falls under the works industry category, specifically focusing on historical monument or memorial construction. The procurement was conducted using the direct method, categorized as "below threshold - without competition," meaning it did not involve a competitive bidding process. The contract, which was awarded to KARESA CONSTRUCTION LTD, commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to conclude by the end of July 2026, with a gross contract value of £35,978.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for construction companies, particularly those specialising in renovations and historical monument restorations. Due to its nature, the project is ideal for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) experienced in similar works and capable of undertaking projects without a competitive tendering process. The opportunity allows such businesses to establish relationships with local public authorities like Somerset Council, thus enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Vivary Park War Memorial

Notice Description

Repairing the War memorial at Vivary Park

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051293-2026
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

45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,982 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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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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