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title: "Japanese Garden Restoration Project (Main Contractor - Groundworks)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04096799-1423-4281-9d2e-dc62b8998389"
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buyer: "HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Japanese Garden Restoration Project (Main Contractor - Groundworks)

Buyer: HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04096799-1423-4281-9d2e-dc62b8998389

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## Summary

The Harrogate Borough Council is currently conducting the Japanese Garden Restoration Project, which focuses on essential groundwork in Harrogate, England. This open procurement process, classified under construction works, is seeking a main contractor to oversee various restoration tasks, including drainage works and the construction of entrance arches. The tender was published on 1st March 2017, and bids must be submitted by 20th March 2017. The project is expected to commence on 3rd April 2017 and continue until 18th August 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in civil engineering, landscaping, or construction services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate as they can leverage their expertise in restoration projects. Companies that can demonstrate capability in groundwork and collaborative project management will be well-suited to compete in this tendering process.

## Notice

The Japanese Garden (NGR SE 294551) is located on the Eastern side of Harrogate's Valley Gardens at the source of the stream which flows down the valley to the main gates of the gardens and covers an area of about 0.27ha. In January 2017, Friends of Valley Gardens (FOVG), in partnership with Harrogate Borough Council (HBC) and with the help of the Japanese Garden Society, started a three year project to restore the Japanese Garden. The Project Team, made up of representatives of HBC and FOVG, are seeking to appoint a Main Contractor to carry out and oversee the bulk of the groundwork required to restore the Japanese Garden and to liaise with other contractors regarding their individual input. This main contract is for: * Drainage Works * Watercourse clearance and reshaping * Moving and adjusting large rocks in several areas within the garden * Creation of and resurfacing of paths * Creation of foundations for three bridges * Construction and siting of two new entrance gateway arches * Installation and re-siting of three benches * Installation of three granite lanterns Additional information: Documents are available via www.yortender.co.uk Submissions must be made via www.yortender.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b67239-31df-40c6-8576-c4e228b167f4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 18 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARROGATE |
| Post town | Harrogate |
| Postcode | HG1 2SG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate |
| Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2017 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b67239-31df-40c6-8576-c4e228b167f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05b67239-31df-40c6-8576-c4e228b167f4
  1st March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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