---
title: "LUF - Works Package 4.2 - Sollys Orchard, Canterbury"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059e47"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# LUF - Works Package 4.2 - Sollys Orchard, Canterbury

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e47

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## Summary

Canterbury City Council has concluded the procurement process for 'LUF - Works Package 4.2 - Sollys Orchard, Canterbury', aimed at revitalising a historic public garden in Canterbury city centre. The project encompasses hard and soft landscaping works, including tree planting, creation of new planting beds, installation of river planters, new resin-bonded gravel and reclaimed historic paving, along with the addition of street furniture like benches and bins. Awarded to PVR CONTRACTING LIMITED under the 'Below threshold' procurement method, this contract commenced on 16 October 2025 and is set to be completed by 31 March 2026. The industry category for this project focuses on landscaping work, enhancing the urban environment with a total gross contract value of £442,246.82.

The tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and urban beautification. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in environmental transformation and historical site management would find this project particularly attractive for market expansion and showcasing capability in high-profile public sector projects. The appointment of PVR CONTRACTING LIMITED, a supplier from Waterlooville, illustrates potential advantages for local and regional firms to compete for similar landscaping projects, promoting business growth and fostering sustainable public-private partnerships.

## Notice

Canterbury City 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 Page 2 to 5 * 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022828-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £368,539 |
| Contracts value | £368,539 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PVR CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112700 - Landscaping work

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 11:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022828-2026
- 19 Sep 2025 at 14:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058186-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022828-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058186-2025
  19th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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