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Longforth Farm Allotments

WELLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2026 at 16:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Wellington Town Council is procuring site preparation and construction works for the Longforth Farm allotments in Wellington. The core works cover clearing, preparing and setting out allotment plots, retaining internal access routes as grass paths, and building a car park with a compacted Type 1 sub-base and gravel wearing course. The contractor will also define plots with treated timber posts, relocate the entrance gate, install fencing and a pedestrian gate, provide plot numbering and signage, and mow plots ready for tenancy. Separately priced options include cultivating plots, 35 concrete shed bases, surfaced internal paths, 35 sheds, a mains water connection and three water standpipes. The buyer is Wellington Town Council.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is a single works package. Enquiries had to be submitted by 9 October 2026 at 12:00, and tenders were due by 20 October 2026 at 12:00. Tenders were to be sent by email to tenders@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk. The contract is scheduled to run from 8 December 2026 to 8 March 2027. Its estimated value is £63,000 excluding VAT, or £75,600 including VAT. The council will evaluate bids primarily on price, weighted at 90%, with references and quality weighted at 10%. The package is identified as site preparation work.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized contractors able to undertake groundworks and practical site establishment for community facilities. Relevant capability includes site clearance, setting out and preparing multiple plots, constructing compacted aggregate surfaces and concrete bases, installing treated timber posts, fencing, gates and signage, and managing access arrangements. Suppliers should be able to deliver grass and surfaced pathways, allotment infrastructure, sheds and basic water-supply works, including standpipes. The requirement favours businesses that can coordinate several trades and complete a prepared, safe and usable allotment site. Contractors should be able to demonstrate relevant references and quality through their tender, as these form part of the evaluation alongside the price. The separately priced options may suit firms with broader delivery capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Longforth Farm Allotments

Notice Description

Basic Site Establishment The contractor will be asked to provide costs for: 1. Site clearance, preparation and setting out of allotment plots. 2. Internal access routes to remain as grass pathways. 3. Construction of the car park comprising: 200mm compacted Type 1 sub-base. 50mm gravel wearing course. 4. Definition of all allotment plots using 600mm treated timber posts installed with approximately 300mm above ground level. 5. Relocation of the entrance gate from its current position adjacent to Lillebonne Way to the left-hand side of the allotment gate to prevent unauthorised vehicular access to the field beyond. 6. Installation of a fence and pedestrian gate between the car park and allotment plots. 7. Plot numbering and associated site signage. 8. Tightly mow all plots ready for tenancy. Options to be priced individually 1. Cultivate plots ready for tenancy 2. Construction of 35 concrete shed bases suitable for 6ft x 4ft sheds. 3. Construction of surfaced internal pathways comprising: Geoworks SXGrid 3030 stabilising mesh. 150mm compacted Type 1 sub-base. 44mm compacted self-binding gravel or granite dust finish. 4. Supply, erection and installation of 35 sheds measuring 6ft x 4ft. 5. Connection to the mains water supply. 6. Installation of three water standpipes at locations identified on the approved site layout plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0777f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089837-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£63,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGTON
Postcode
TA21 8AQ
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Wellington
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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