--- title: "Paul Street Public Convenience Upgrades" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fa41" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fa41" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fa41.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fa41.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-10" --- # Paul Street Public Convenience Upgrades Buyer: TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fa41 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fa41) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fa41.json) ## Summary Taunton Town Council has recently concluded its procurement process for the Paul Street Public Convenience Upgrades located in Taunton, United Kingdom, targeting the construction and renovation industry. The contract, awarded under an open competition method categorized below threshold, was concluded with KARESA CONSTRUCTION LTD. This project aimed at upgrading public conveniences took place within the region UKK23, where the works category involved extensive construction work. On 10th February 2026, the contract became active, with operations commencing immediately and set to be completed by 31st December 2026. This initiative reflects the council's commitment to enhancing public utility services and catering to the needs of its residents while staying open to innovative solutions from qualified contractors. This tender, through its focus on quality and innovative solutions, presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) proficient in construction and installation works. Contractors with a keen interest in sustainability and those who can demonstrate strong past performance and resource management skills would find themselves well-suited for such engagements. The project demanded an exceptional alignment of skills to the council's high standards, with a considerable emphasis on efficient project execution. For businesses in the region, especially those fostering local employment and contributing to the local economy, such opportunities are pivotal in securing contracts that facilitate expansion and cement their market presence. ## Notice Taunton Town Council are looking for a high quality solution from high quality bidders that is clearly focused on the needs of the Town Council's residents. Taunton Town Council is open to creative and innovative ideas. The appointed contractor will be required to act in the best interest of Taunton Town Council in the delivery of this project. All documentation provides information based on what Taunton Town Council currently believes the project requirements are. Whilst this information has been prepared in good faith, it may not be comprehensive and therefore Taunton Town Council reserves the right to add or remove elements of the work. This document explains the assessment process and how a contractor will be appointed based on relevant experience, past performance, skillset, resources, management skills and methodology to meet the requirements of Taunton Town Council's procurement regulations. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Extensions only applicable if building works delayed ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011755-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | £139,000 | | Contracts value | £180,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 9QQ | | 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | KARESA CONSTRUCTION; THE RENOVATION COMPANY (SOUTH WEST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences - 45300000 - Building installation work ## Release History - 10 Feb 2026 at 11:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011755-2026 - 5 Aug 2025 at 08:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045976-2025 - 14 Apr 2025 at 13:54 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015010-2025 - 28 Mar 2025 at 15:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011844-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011755-2026 10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045976-2025 5th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015010-2025 14th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011844-2025 28th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-373 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-661 Clarifications ## Notice URLs - https://www.karesa.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.taunton-tc.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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