---
title: "The Paddocks Nursery, Wiveliscombe - Path works CON00243"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e00"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# The Paddocks Nursery, Wiveliscombe - Path works CON00243

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e00

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Somerset Council for "The Paddocks Nursery, Wiveliscombe - Path works CON00243" falls under the industry category of Recreation Installation. The procurement method used is a direct approach, completed without competition, which is typical for below-threshold contracts. The main activities involve resurfacing an existing path and play surface while replacing worn play equipment. The procurement is in the award stage, having been completed on 20 May 2026, with the contract being active from 7 September 2026 to 25 September 2026. The contract is valued at £29,150, with a gross amount of £34,980, and the location for delivery is in the region UKK23, United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in construction and recreation installations, particularly those with expertise in path and play surface works. With a procurement method that favours businesses capable of handling direct contracts efficiently, small and medium-sized enterprises like ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, which successfully secured this contract, can benefit significantly. Companies located within proximity of Somerset or those that provide niche construction services could potentially leverage this type of contracting process to expand their client base and increase their business footprint in local government projects.

## Notice

Resurfacing existing path and play surface, replacing worn play equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046617-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,150 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212140 - Recreation installation

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 15:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046617-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046617-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://abacus-construction.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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