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title: "Demolition, Design and Construction of Howard's Lane Public Toilets, Howard's Lane, Wareham"
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# Demolition, Design and Construction of Howard's Lane Public Toilets, Howard's Lane, Wareham

Buyer: Wareham Town Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078b22

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## Summary

Wareham Town Council is procuring demolition of the existing public toilet block at Howard’s Lane, followed by design and construction of a replacement public toilet facility on the same site in Wareham, Dorset. The works include safe demolition and site clearance, removal of any asbestos identified in the Council’s survey, construction of the new facility, connection of all services and making good the site. Planning has been confirmed as permitted development. Contractors must also provide a separately priced option for a contactless pay-to-use entry system; the Council will decide whether to include it in the award. The requirement is a single package of public toilet demolition and construction works, rather than separate lots.

The Council invited tenders through an open competition. This is a repeat tender after an earlier exercise did not result in a contract award. Clarification questions were due by 12 noon on 27 November 2026, and tenders by 12 noon on 15 January 2027. Bids had to be submitted in a sealed, non-identifying envelope by post or by hand; electronic submission was not allowed. The contract period is 1 February to 30 September 2027. The estimated value is £140,000 excluding VAT (£168,000 including VAT). The award is based on price and quality: design quality 25%, cost 25%, relevant experience 20%, social value 10%, project timeline 10%, and health and safety 10%.

The opportunity is suited to small and medium-sized contractors able to manage demolition and new-build design and construction, coordinate utility connections and complete the site reinstatement. Bidders need relevant experience delivering comparable projects to the required quality, programme and budget; experience in conservation areas or heritage settings is particularly relevant because the design should reflect the area’s architectural character. The design must also provide compliant, accessible and sustainable facilities. Contractors should be able to demonstrate a strong health and safety record and produce an outline plan that addresses CDM 2015 requirements. The Council will assess measurable added social value, including local employment, apprenticeships or training, and environmental measures beyond the basic requirements. A realistic, efficient programme that limits closure and disruption to the public will strengthen a bid. The optional contactless access system also calls for pricing capability in that area.

## Notice

Wareham Town Council invites tenders from suitably experienced contractors to demolish the existing public toilet block at Howard's Lane, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4HU, and to design and build a new public toilet facility on the same site. The works include: safe demolition and clearance of the existing building, including the removal of any asbestos identified by the Council's asbestos survey (which will be provided to all tenderers); construction of the new facility; connection of all services; and making good the site. Planning has been confirmed as permitted development. Bidders must also price a pay-to-use (contactless) entry system as a separately identified optional item; the Council will decide at award whether to include it. This procurement follows an earlier tender exercise for these works which did not result in a contract award. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous tender, assessed against the price and quality criteria set out in the tender documents. Tender documents are attached to this notice and are also available from the Town Clerk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098653-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2027 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £140,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Wareham Town Council |
| Locality | WAREHAM |
| Postcode area | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH20 4NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Wareham |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111100 - Demolition work
- 45215500 - Public conveniences
- 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2026 at 16:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098653-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098653-2026
  19th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-24357
  Invitation to Tender for the demolition, design and construction of Howard's Lane Public Toilets, Wareham. Includes scope of work, contract terms, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, Form of Tender and Pricing Schedule (Appendix A), and site photographs and location plan (Appendix B). An editable Word version of Appendix A is available on request from the Town Clerk at townclerk@wareham-tc.gov.uk.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wareham-tc.gov.uk

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