---
title: "Groundworks at The Royal Berkshire Archives (RBA), Reading"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d12c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-22"
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# Groundworks at The Royal Berkshire Archives (RBA), Reading

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d12c

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## Summary

West Berkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the groundworks at The Royal Berkshire Archives (RBA) located in Reading. The contract, awarded on 28th July 2025, and valued at £46,754.33, falls under the 'works' category, specifically site preparation work, as per the CPV classification 45100000. The procurement method used was 'limited' and involved a below threshold, limited competition. The successful bidder, FELTHAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, will undertake this project in the UKJ11 region of the United Kingdom. The contract was administered under the legal basis outlined in the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and site preparation to engage with sub-central government projects. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to FELTHAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, which successfully secured this contract, can explore growth through participation in such local government works contracts. With the project requiring specialised expertise in groundworks, businesses with a track record in similar works are well-positioned to compete in future procurements. West Berkshire Council, as the contracting authority, provides a reliable avenue for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio with government contracts.

## Notice

West Berkshire Council require a contractor to undertake groundworks at The Royal Berkshire Archives (RBA).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067297-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 13 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,754 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FELTHAM CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 07:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067297-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067297-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westberks.gov.uk
- https://www.felthamgroupltd.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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