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Fencing works at North Petherton School

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2026 at 14:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Somerset Council involves a recent contract awarded for fencing works at North Petherton School. This contract entails the supply and installation of new boundary security fencing. The project, located in Taunton, UK, falls under the works category with a focus on fencing, railing, and safety equipment installation. The procurement method was direct and classified as below threshold without competition. The award was completed on 9th July 2026, with a work period scheduled from 31st July 2026 to 25th September 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in construction, fencing, and related safety equipment installation. SMEs such as ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, the winning supplier, demonstrate the competitive potential of smaller firms in securing such projects. Companies capable of delivering high-quality security infrastructure will find similar contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolios and establishing a robust presence in regional public works. These opportunities not only enhance business profiles but also foster partnerships with local government bodies like Somerset Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fencing works at North Petherton School

Notice Description

To supply and install new boundary security fencing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064846-2026
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
£34,092 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 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
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

ABACUS CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

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