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LUF - Works Package 4.3 - Castle Grounds & Keep, Canterbury

Canterbury City Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 07:23.

Opportunity overview

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of LUF - Works Package 4.3 - Castle Grounds & Keep, Canterbury and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements: Description of works. This project involves the regeneration of the Canterbury castle grounds and the manufacture and installation of a new raised walkway within the historic castle keep. Works will include: Hard and Soft Landscaping: • Earthworks • Creating new soft landscape areas • Creating new hard landscape areas using new and reclaimed historic paving and kerbs • Installation of new street furniture including benches, bins and signage • Installation of new lighting Castle Keep - Viewing Platform: • Manufacture and installation of castle walkway • Hard landscaping works to the interior of the castle • Installation of new lighting The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the Suite of documentation. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence September / October 2025 and has to be completed by March 2026 (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract).

Classification

  • CPV45112700 — Landscaping work

Lots

  • Lot 1£1.5m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN786731
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
works
How to submit
Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 12 September 2025 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
12 Sept 2025, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
6 Sept 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Amount
1,500,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,800,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Description
The Council will award the Contract on the basis of the most advantageous tender (MAT). It will be seeking to ensure the best financial performance and value for money from the Services whilst, at the same time, improving or maintaining the standard of the Services. The overall assessment ratio is 60 % quality and 40% cost. The weighted quality and cost scores will be added together, and this will identify the most advantageous tender.

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ4
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45112700
Scheme
CPV
Description
Landscaping work

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
048283-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
13 Aug 2025, 10:20

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PXJX-9843-DLGM
Name
Canterbury City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ44
Country
GB
Locality
Canterbury
Postal Code
CT12UR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
14 Rose Lane

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PXJX-9843-DLGM
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Canterbury · UKJ44 · CT12UR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ4 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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