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08 Jul 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process aimed at enhancing security at Kingsmoor School through the installation of fencing and access control systems. This procurement was categorised under the 'works' section and is located in Taunton, United Kingdom. The project falls within the industry of 'Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work' and proceeded through a direct procurement method without competition, classified as below threshold. The contract was awarded to SOMERSET LANDSCAPES LIMITED, and work is scheduled to occur between 27th July and 18th September 2026.

This tender presents substantial business development opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security infrastructure and installation services. Businesses in proximity to Taunton or with the capability to deliver in the UKK23 region would particularly benefit from such procurement projects. Engaging in similar tenders can enhance a company's portfolio and potentially lead to repeated collaborations with public authorities like Somerset Council.

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Notice Title

Fencing and access control at Kingsmoor School

Notice Description

To supply and install fencing and access control to improve school security

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063996-2026
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

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,635 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 18 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

SOMERSET LANDSCAPES

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