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Chilthorne Domer Church School Repairs

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for emergency repairs to the ceiling at Chilthorne Domer Church School, located in the UKK region of the United Kingdom. This tender falls under the construction works industry category. The procurement process was conducted directly, without competition, due to it being below the threshold. The process was finalised with the award being active as of 26 May 2026, allowing for the project period from 26 May to 28 August 2026. ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, based in Wellington, was awarded the contract, valued at approximately £51,293.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those well-versed in handling emergency repairs and public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in quick-response construction services or those looking to expand their portfolio in public-sector projects could benefit greatly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can navigate direct award processes without competition may find similar future opportunities appealing for growth in regions across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Chilthorne Domer Church School Repairs

Notice Description

Emergency repairs to ceiling at Chilthorne Domer School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052139-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,293 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 28 Aug 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

ABACUS CONSTRUCTION

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