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10 Jul 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has initiated and completed a direct procurement process for "Avishayes construction works," focusing on works to establish an SEN inclusion base. This contract, awarded to WRENCON LIMITED, is related to the construction industry under the category "Construction work for buildings relating to education and research" (CPV: 45214000), located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the South West England region (UKK23). The process was conducted below the threshold without competition, and the contract was signed on 10th July 2026, with an active period from 13th July 2026 to 4th September 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in educational and research facility projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like WRENCON LIMITED, which is based in Taunton, could find such tenders advantageous for growth, given they offer a specialised and direct procurement approach without the complexities of a competitive bidding process. Companies looking to establish a foothold or expand in the public education infrastructure sector would be well-suited for similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Avishayes construction works

Notice Description

To pay for works to create an SEN inclusion base

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065234-2026
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

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,523 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 4 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

WRENCON

Further Information

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