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title: "Fordington Cemetery Boundary/Retaining Wall"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e845"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-27"
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# Fordington Cemetery Boundary/Retaining Wall

Buyer: DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e845

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## Summary

Dorchester Town Council is inviting expressions of interest for the reconstruction of a collapsed retaining wall at Fordington Cemetery, Dorset. This procurement, categorised under construction work, is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 18 March 2025 and tender submission closing on 24 March 2025. The project is valued at £150,000 (gross amount of £180,000) and employs an open procurement method below the threshold with the planned contract period running from 1 July 2025 to 1 October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in structural repairs and working within conservation areas. The project requires excavation, gabion basket installations, and addressing hydrostatic pressure issues, making it suitable for firms with expertise in civil engineering, masonry, and related trades. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, provided they meet the necessary technical capacity, safety standards, and financial stability. Successful bidders will benefit from enhanced visibility and potential future assignments with Dorchester Town Council.

## Notice

The purpose of this expression of interest invitation 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 Show less description 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Discovery of unknown ground conditions, burials, geological issues; post commencement of works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007360-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 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 | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 10:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007360-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007360-2025
  27th February 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-34

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorchester-tc.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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