Construction Contract Leads
South West
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 22nd Sep 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0777f6 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Site preparation work |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £63,000 |
South West
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 22nd Sep 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0777f6 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Site preparation work |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £63,000 |
Scope
Description
Basic Site Establishment
The contractor will be asked to provide costs for:
1. Site clearance, preparation and setting out of allotment plots.
2. Internal access routes to remain as grass pathways.
3. Construction of the car park comprising:
200mm compacted Type 1 sub-base.
50mm gravel wearing course.
4. Definition of all allotment plots using 600mm treated timber posts installed with approximately 300mm above ground level.
5. Relocation of the entrance gate from its current position adjacent to Lillebonne Way to the left-hand side of the allotment gate to prevent unauthorised vehicular access to the field beyond.
6. Installation of a fence and pedestrian gate between the car park and allotment plots.
7. Plot numbering and associated site signage.
8. Tightly mow all plots ready for tenancy.
Options to be priced individually
1. Cultivate plots ready for tenancy
2. Construction of 35 concrete shed bases suitable for 6ft x 4ft sheds.
3. Construction of surfaced internal pathways comprising:
Geoworks SXGrid 3030 stabilising mesh.
150mm compacted Type 1 sub-base.
44mm compacted self-binding gravel or granite dust finish.
4. Supply, erection and installation of 35 sheds measuring 6ft x 4ft.
5. Connection to the mains water supply.
6. Installation of three water standpipes at locations identified on the approved site layout plan.
Total value (estimated)
- £63,000 excluding VAT
- £75,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 December 2026 to 8 March 2027
- 3 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 October 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 October 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must only be e-mailed to tenders [at] wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk
https://www.wellingtontowncouncil.gov.uk/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 90% |
| References/Quality | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Longforth Farm Project Tender Document.xlsx
Tender info including full specification. This file should be used for submission.
Location Plan.pdf
Location Plan
Longforth Farm Allotment Site - Plot layout plan v3.pdf
Site layout plan
Overhead photo - free hand boundary Line - not accurate ID only.pdf
Stock Fencing example.pdf
Contracting authority
Wellington Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRLH-7777-QPCQ
28-30 Fore Street
Wellington
TA21 8AQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Annette Kirk
Telephone: 01823662855
Email: annette [at] wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk
Website: https://www.wellingtontowncouncil.gov.uk/
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government