---
title: "Herne View STEM Building Refurb"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb86"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-23"
---

# Herne View STEM Building Refurb

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb86

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Herne View STEM Building Refurb" has been undertaken by Somerset Council, located in Taunton, UK. This process falls within the works industry category, specifically covering refurbishment work. The tender was initiated as a direct procurement method, termed as "below threshold - without competition," and has reached the award stage with the contract already signed on 23rd June 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd July 2026 to 11th September 2026, with a total value of £495,320 excluding VAT. The project will take place within the UKK23 region, supporting infrastructure development for educational facilities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in building refurbishment and construction, particularly those that can operate efficiently under direct award processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like ARQUE LTD, identified as the contract awardee, can find this niche particularly advantageous, given the project's tailored scope and structured timeline. Companies with expertise in educational infrastructure refurbishments would be well-equipped to engage in future similar opportunities, fostering growth and expansion within this specialised sector.

## Notice

Refurbishment of Building on School Site

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059157-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £495,320 |

## 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 | ARQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 16:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059157-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059157-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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