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title: "LUF - Works Package 4.3 - Castle Grounds & Keep, Canterbury"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0586c0"
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buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-13"
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# LUF - Works Package 4.3 - Castle Grounds & Keep, Canterbury

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0586c0

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## Summary

Canterbury City Council is inviting tenders for the project "LUF - Works Package 4.3 - Castle Grounds & Keep, Canterbury" within the industry category of landscaping work. This tender involves the regeneration of Canterbury's historic castle grounds and the construction of a new raised walkway. The process follows an open procurement method, encouraging competition for a below-threshold contract valued at £1,800,000. Prospective suppliers must register on the Kent Business Portal and submit their tenders electronically by 12:00 on 12 September 2025. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the contract anticipated to commence in October 2025 and conclude by March 2026. The project is located in the UK, with Canterbury as the specific delivery area.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses adept in landscaping, historical site restoration, and construction. The project requires expertise in both hard and soft landscaping, as well as the manufacture and installation of architectural features like elevated walkways. The opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs, as Canterbury City Council emphasises value for money and quality in its awarding criteria, with a 60% focus on quality and 40% on cost. This opportunity not only promises substantial economic returns but also aligns with the Council's strategic efforts to enhance and preserve heritage sites, making it ideal for enterprises experienced in similar historical projects.

## Notice

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of LUF - Works Package 4.3 - Castle Grounds & Keep, Canterbury and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements: Description of works. This project involves the regeneration of the Canterbury castle grounds and the manufacture and installation of a new raised walkway within the historic castle keep. Works will include: Hard and Soft Landscaping: * Earthworks * Creating new soft landscape areas * Creating new hard landscape areas using new and reclaimed historic paving and kerbs * Installation of new street furniture including benches, bins and signage * Installation of new lighting Castle Keep - Viewing Platform: * Manufacture and installation of castle walkway * Hard landscaping works to the interior of the castle * Installation of new lighting 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 September / October 2025 and has to be completed by March 2026 (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/048283-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| 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

- 13 Aug 2025 at 09:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048283-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048283-2025
  13th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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