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title: "WO2136 Central Depot Melksham Construction"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068da4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WILTSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# WO2136 Central Depot Melksham Construction

Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068da4

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## Summary

Wiltshire Council has initiated a planned procurement process for the "WO2136 Central Depot Melksham Construction" project, as part of a strategic programme aimed at developing three large-scale depots in Wiltshire. The focus of this particular tender is on the construction work for the Central Depot, crucial for supporting various services including Highways, Waste, Streetscene, and Fleet. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with a competitive flexible procedure outlined. Key dates include a future notice expected by 10th July 2026, with the contract period set from 30th November 2026 to 30th November 2027. The procurement operates under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54 and anticipates involvement from SMEs and VCSEs, positioning it as a robust opportunity for regional economic growth.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, with a detailed plan for a multidisciplinary depot that is set to bolster regional infrastructure capabilities. Valued at a gross amount of £24 million, the competitive nature of the procurement procedure is poised to engage a wide array of businesses specializing in construction and related services. With a particular suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), firms with expertise in the construction sector, especially those capable of handling large-scale projects, are well-placed to participate in this opportunity to expand their portfolio and contribute to the strategic development goals set by Wiltshire Council. Businesses interested should prepare for potential engagement by the indicated future notice date, showcasing adaptability and comprehensive service provision.

## Notice

The project is part of a wider strategic programme to open three large-scale depots in Wiltshire. Northern, Central and Southern. This Depot is the Central Depot. Business cases are in train for Northern and Southern. *The depot is a multi-disciplinary site. It is to compromise of various services in Wiltshire; these are Highways, Waste, Streetscene and Fleet. These can then be segregated into Wiltshire's staff and their subcontractors who undertake the operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039001-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TROWBRIDGE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA14 8JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 09:19 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039001-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039001-2026
  29th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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