---
title: "Urgent subsidence repairs at Polden Bower School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d45f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-27"
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# Urgent subsidence repairs at Polden Bower School

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d45f

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## Summary

In a recent procurement process, Somerset Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK, awarded a contract for urgent subsidence repairs at Polden Bower School, located in Taunton. The contract, categorised under 'works', addresses health and safety issues by repairing damage to the school's footpaths. The procurement followed a direct method deemed 'below threshold - without competition', with the contract being signed on 27th July 2026. The construction work, identified under CPV code 45233161, was awarded to ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, with the project scheduled to commence on 10th August 2026 and complete by 18th September 2026. The total contract value is £47,760 GBP, with £39,800 representing the net amount.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those with expertise in public authority contracts and subsidence repairs. As the procurement method was direct and below the competitive threshold, smaller companies like ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, classified as an SME, are well-suited to benefit from such projects. Businesses in proximity to the Somerset region may particularly find an advantage in future similar undertakings with the Council, as smaller, regionally located businesses often have accessibility and local knowledge advantages.

## Notice

To repair damage to footpaths causing H&S issues at Polden Bower Special School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070828-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,800 |

## 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

- 45233161 - Footpath construction work

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 13:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070828-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070828-2026
  27th July 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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