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Sherborne Library Extended Access

DORSET COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2026 at 10:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Sherborne Library Extended Access project was led by Dorset Council, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, located in Dorchester, United Kingdom. This tender was focused within the industry category of library construction work and was dedicated to the refurbishment and completion of Sherborne Library to allow out-of-hours usage by residents. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded on 24 June 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, indicating that it was conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 15 June 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31 July 2026, with a gross value of £96,382.16.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in refurbishment and library construction work. WESTMADE LIMITED, an SME based in Salisbury, was the successful supplier for this project, highlighting opportunities for small and medium enterprises to compete effectively in public contracts, even when direct procurement methods are employed. Companies with expertise in public-sector building upgrades and a focus on enhancing infrastructure for community use would find similar tenders an appealing avenue for business growth and portfolio expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sherborne Library Extended Access

Notice Description

Refurbishment and completion of works to allow out of hours usage by residents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbeb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059315-2026
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

45212330 - Library construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,792 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET 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
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTMADE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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