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title: "LUF - Works Package 4.2 Sollys Orchard, Canterbury"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0559f0"
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buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-07"
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# LUF - Works Package 4.2 Sollys Orchard, Canterbury

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0559f0

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## Summary

Canterbury City Council is inviting tenders for the LUF - Works Package 4.2 at Sollys Orchard, located within Canterbury's city centre. The procurement focuses on landscaping work, including hard and soft landscaping, tree planting, and the installation of street furniture. This open competition, valued at £420,000, is facilitated as a below-threshold procurement process. The enquiry period closes on 28th July 2025, with tenders to be submitted by 12:00 on 4th August 2025. The contract is set to commence between August and September 2025, with completion by 1st December 2025. Businesses interested must register on the Kent Business Portal to access tender documentation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the landscaping and construction sectors, particularly those experienced in heritage and public spaces. The project involves significant hardscaping and softscaping tasks which could suit SMEs with expertise in public infrastructure enhancement. Beyond financial gain, winning this contract could offer the selected firm substantial visibility and potential for future public works opportunities, especially in the greater Kent area. The procurement favours quality with a 60% quality and 40% cost assessment ratio, providing an excellent chance for companies offering innovative and high-quality solutions to stand out.

## Notice

Canterbury City Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of LUF - Works Package 4.2 - Sollys Orchard, Canterbury and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. Description of works: Hard and soft Landscaping works to a historic public garden within Canterbury City centre. Works will include: Tree planting Creating new planting beds Installing river planters Installing new hard standing areas using resin bonded gravel and reclaimed historic paving and kerbs Installation of new street furniture including benches and bins The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the Suite of documentation. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence August / September 2025 and has to be completed by 1 December 2025 (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037767-2025 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| 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 | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 2UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112700 - Landscaping work

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 12:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037767-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037767-2025
  7th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.canterbury.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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