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New Stowey Farm - boundary fencing (2026)

Somerset County Council

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11 Sep 2026 at 12:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council procured boundary fencing works at New Stowey Farm in Somerset. The requirement covers removing 2,170 metres of existing derelict stock fencing and installing replacement post-and-wire fencing. It also includes five new field gates, with hanging and banging posts, two sections of approximately 10 metres of post-and-rail fencing to connect with existing fence lines, removal of derelict kissing gates and installation of two new kissing gates. The detailed specification covers the construction requirements. This is an outdoor fencing and access-infrastructure project, categorised as fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work. It is relevant to contractors experienced in agricultural fencing, gates, posts, rail fencing and associated site works.

The procurement is complete and was awarded directly without competition as a below-threshold contract. Somerset Council selected S Date Fencing for the single lot. The award is active and the contract was signed on 9 September 2026. The contract period runs from 21 September 2026 to 19 March 2027. Its value is £33,957 excluding VAT and £41,748 including VAT. The evaluation route was a direct award rather than a competitive tender, and the procurement was treated as works. The awarded requirement covers the full New Stowey Farm fencing and gate package, with S Date Fencing named as the supplier.

This award indicates demand from Somerset Council for practical rural fencing and access works delivered as a complete site package. A credible future competitor would need to remove and replace long runs of stock fencing, install agricultural field gates and associated posts, construct short post-and-rail tie-in sections, and replace kissing gates. The work calls for competent site teams able to manage fencing materials, gate installation, alignment with existing fence lines and removal of deteriorated infrastructure. Relevant experience should include agricultural or estate fencing, rural access points and small works projects delivered to a defined specification. Smaller specialist fencing businesses may be well placed where they can demonstrate capacity for several linked work elements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Stowey Farm - boundary fencing (2026)

Notice Description

To remove 2,170m existing derelict stock fencing and replace with new post & wire fencing. Install 5 no's new field fates including new hanging and banging posts. Install 2 sections of approx 10m post & rail fencing to tie in existing fencelines. Remove existing derelict kissing gates and install 2 new kissing gates (all spec in Request for Quote document).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f7fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086382-2026
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
£33,957 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 6-12 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 County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
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

S Date Fencing

Further Information

Notice Documents

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