---
title: "Vivary Park War Memorial"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa14"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-01"
---

# Vivary Park War Memorial

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa14

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## Summary

Somerset Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "Vivary Park War Memorial," which involves the repair of a war memorial located in Vivary Park, Taunton, United Kingdom (region UKK23). This procurement falls under the works industry category, specifically focusing on historical monument or memorial construction. The procurement was conducted using the direct method, categorized as "below threshold - without competition," meaning it did not involve a competitive bidding process. The contract, which was awarded to KARESA CONSTRUCTION LTD, commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to conclude by the end of July 2026, with a gross contract value of £35,978.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for construction companies, particularly those specialising in renovations and historical monument restorations. Due to its nature, the project is ideal for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) experienced in similar works and capable of undertaking projects without a competitive tendering process. The opportunity allows such businesses to establish relationships with local public authorities like Somerset Council, thus enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

Repairing the War memorial at Vivary Park

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051293-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,982 |

## 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 | KARESA CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 10:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051293-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051293-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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