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Award

06 Jul 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Somerset Council, involves the award of a contract for temporary car park works at Preston Academy, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. The process is classified under the works category and specifically involves car park building construction work. The procurement followed a direct method without competition, categorized below threshold. The award stage is complete, with the contract already signed on 6th July 2026. Key dates include the contract's implementation period, starting on 24th July and concluding on 14th August 2026. The total contract value is £33,183 with a net value of £27,653, payable in GBP.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the construction sector, especially those specializing in car park infrastructure. As the procurement method was direct, it indicates a specific alignment with suppliers like Somerset Landscapes Limited, chosen based on their suitability for urgent works. Businesses focusing on regional projects in the UK, particularly around Somerset, would find similar opportunities advantageous, fostering local economic development and positioning themselves as capable partners for swift, high-quality infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Temporary car park works at Preston Academy

Notice Description

To install urgent temporary car park works to facilitate construction project on site

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c408
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063076-2026
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

45213312 - Car park building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,653 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 14 Aug 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
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

SOMERSET LANDSCAPES

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