--- title: "Fordington Cemetery Boundary/Retaining Wall" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3ae03a3-71ee-48a3-9e02-135cd7c5ed43" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3ae03a3-71ee-48a3-9e02-135cd7c5ed43" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3ae03a3-71ee-48a3-9e02-135cd7c5ed43.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3ae03a3-71ee-48a3-9e02-135cd7c5ed43.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-24" --- # Fordington Cemetery Boundary/Retaining Wall Buyer: DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3ae03a3-71ee-48a3-9e02-135cd7c5ed43 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3ae03a3-71ee-48a3-9e02-135cd7c5ed43) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3ae03a3-71ee-48a3-9e02-135cd7c5ed43.json) ## Summary Dorchester Town Council is seeking expressions of interest from qualified construction companies for the project titled "Fordington Cemetery Boundary/Retaining Wall" in Dorchester. This contract involves rebuilding a collapsed section of a retaining wall which forms the boundary between Fordington Cemetery and a nearby car park along Holloway Road. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and is being conducted via an open procedure. The tender was published on 24th February 2025, with a tender submission deadline set for 11th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period for the project is slated to start on 1st July 2025 and end on 1st October 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who specialise in projects within conservation areas. The scope of work includes handling structural repairs such as cutting back the chalk escarpment, installing gabion baskets, and stone facing, which are well-suited to firms with expertise in handling hydrostatic pressure challenges and masonry work. Given the project's estimated value between £80,000 and £150,000, it provides a substantial business growth prospect for companies looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector construction market. ## Notice Fordington Cemetery Boundary/Retaining Wall, Holloway Road. Dorchester The purpose of this expression of interest exercise is to assist Dorchester Town Council in deciding which suppliers to short-list to invite to tender for the provision of construction services to the Town Council. The contract will be let by Dorchester Town Council, 19 North Square, Dorchester DT1 1JF. This form should be returned to:- Carl Dallison Assistant Town Clerk Dorchester Town Council 19 North Square Dorchester Dorset DT1 1JF Or email it to - c.dallison@dorchester-tc.gov.uk Carl Dallison T: 01305 266861 B. Introduction Dorchester Town Council are seeking suitably qualified construction companies to provide construction services to the Council. C. Scope of Service To rebuild a collapsed section of retaining wall which forms the boundary between Fordington Cemetery and a car park along Holloway Road, Dorchester. Although the wall is not listed it is located within a Dorchester Conservation Area. The retaining wall is approximately 5.5 metres high and has failure due to hydrostatic pressure. The works will involve cutting back the chalk escarpment and the installation of gabion baskets built off a concrete footing. Front face of the gabions will be lined with dense blocks with a natural stone finish. Formation of weep holes drilled into the remaining wall sections to ease hydrostatic pressure. The removal of vegetation and areas of repointing. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b77f86-70d2-489e-a221-743c3b7e36a1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1JF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 24 Feb 2025 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b77f86-70d2-489e-a221-743c3b7e36a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b77f86-70d2-489e-a221-743c3b7e36a1 24th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a04739d6-8604-47d9-9552-fd520863a021 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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