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title: "Bridgwater Carnival Buildings"
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# Bridgwater Carnival Buildings

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-900556d5-dc9a-4016-ae9f-2feec64aaa65

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## Summary

Somerset Council, as the contracting authority, has successfully concluded the procurement process for the construction of Carnival Buildings in Bridgwater, Somerset. The procurement, classified under CPV code 45000000 for construction work, was conducted through an open procedure while remaining below the threshold. This project, valued at approximately £4.37 million, began its contract period on 18th August 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2026. The tender, which reached its award stage on 8th September 2025, illustrates the council's commitment to infrastructure enhancement within the region.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business expansion, particularly for construction firms and companies within the infrastructure domain. Rigg Construction (Southern) Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, emerged as the successful supplier, highlighting the accessibility and potential for SMEs in public contracts. Companies with expertise in similar construction projects are well-suited to contend in future tenders from Somerset Council, especially those adept in efficiently adhering to geographic and regulatory requirements in the Somerset area. Such engagements not only propel corporate growth but also strengthen ties within local economies. 

## Notice

Contract for the construction of Carnival Buildings in Bridgwater, Somerset.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2ca898-c771-4264-bf6b-ef77c606a79f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,368,910 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,368,910 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIGG CONSTRUCTION (SOUTHERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2ca898-c771-4264-bf6b-ef77c606a79f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2ca898-c771-4264-bf6b-ef77c606a79f
  8th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.somerset.gov.uk

## Provenance

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