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23 Jun 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Herne View STEM Building Refurb" has been undertaken by Somerset Council, located in Taunton, UK. This process falls within the works industry category, specifically covering refurbishment work. The tender was initiated as a direct procurement method, termed as "below threshold - without competition," and has reached the award stage with the contract already signed on 23rd June 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd July 2026 to 11th September 2026, with a total value of £495,320 excluding VAT. The project will take place within the UKK23 region, supporting infrastructure development for educational facilities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in building refurbishment and construction, particularly those that can operate efficiently under direct award processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like ARQUE LTD, identified as the contract awardee, can find this niche particularly advantageous, given the project's tailored scope and structured timeline. Companies with expertise in educational infrastructure refurbishments would be well-equipped to engage in future similar opportunities, fostering growth and expansion within this specialised sector.

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Notice Title

Herne View STEM Building Refurb

Notice Description

Refurbishment of Building on School Site

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059157-2026
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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£495,320 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 11 Sep 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
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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