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Opportunity overview
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.
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.Open source ↗
Published notice details
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
WTC/HLT/2026/02
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked "TENDER - HOWARD'S LANE PUBLIC TOILETS". The envelope must not show the bidder's name or any other mark identifying the bidder. Tenders may be delivered by hand or by post to:
Nicola Gray, Town Clerk
Wareham Town Council, Town Hall
East Street, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4NS
It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure delivery by the deadline. Late tenders will not be considered. Clarification questions must be emailed to townclerk@wareham-tc.gov.uk by 12:00 noon on Friday 27 November 2026. Accompanied site visits can be arranged with the Town Clerk between 9 and 20 November 2026.
How well the design reflects the Conservation Area's architectural character while delivering compliant, accessible and sustainable facilities.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
cost
Name
Cost
Description
The total tender sum (including the optional pay-to-use item), value for money and clarity of the cost breakdown. Scored relative to the lowest compliant tender.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Experience and Track Record
Description
Previous similar projects, especially in conservation areas or heritage settings, delivered to quality, time and budget.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Measurable commitments such as local employment, apprenticeships or training, and environmental measures beyond the basic requirements.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Project Timeline
Description
How realistic and efficient the programme is, and how it minimises the period of closure and disruption to the public.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Health and Safety
Description
The quality of the outline health and safety plan, compliance with CDM 2015 and the bidder's safety track record.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2027, 23:59
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45111100
Description
Demolition work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45215500
Description
Public conveniences
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45262660
Description
Asbestos-removal work
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Published documents
Entry 1
Id
A-24357
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
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.
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
098653-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Wareham Town Council is seeking a suitably experienced contractor to demolish an existing public toilet block in Wareham and design and build a replacement facility. The works include clearance, removal of asbestos identified in the Council survey, service connections and site reinstatement. A contactless pay-to-use entry system must be priced as an optional item.
Who this may suit
Relevant to experienced demolition and construction contractors able to deliver public-convenience projects, manage asbestos removal, connect services and undertake design-and-build work.
Key points identified
ExperienceSuitably experienced contractorEvidence: "Wareham Town Council invites tenders from suitably experienced contractors"
Demolition and clearanceSafely demolish and clear the existing public toilet blockEvidence: "safe demolition and clearance of the existing building"
Asbestos removalRemove asbestos identified in the Council's asbestos surveyEvidence: "including the removal of any asbestos identified by the Council's asbestos survey"
95% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
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Wareham Town Council is seeking a suitably experienced contractor to demolish an existing public toilet block in Wareham and design and build a replacement facility. The works include clearance, removal of asbestos identified in the Council survey, service connections and site reinstatement. A contactless pay-to-use entry system must be priced as an optional item.
Who this may suit
Relevant to experienced demolition and construction contractors able to deliver public-convenience projects, manage asbestos removal, connect services and undertake design-and-build work.
Key deliverables
Safe demolition and clearance of the existing toilet block
Removal of asbestos identified by the Council survey
Design and construction of a new public toilet facility
Connection of all services and making good the site
Separately priced optional pay-to-use contactless entry system
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
Experience
98% confidence
Suitably experienced contractor
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"Wareham Town Council invites tenders from suitably experienced contractors"
Demolition and clearance
99% confidence
Safely demolish and clear the existing public toilet block
View supporting evidence
"safe demolition and clearance of the existing building"
Asbestos removal
98% confidence
Remove asbestos identified in the Council's asbestos survey
View supporting evidence
"including the removal of any asbestos identified by the Council's asbestos survey"
Design and build
99% confidence
Design and build a new public toilet facility on the same site
View supporting evidence
"to design and build a new public toilet facility on the same site"
Service connections and reinstatement
98% confidence
Connect all services and make good the site
View supporting evidence
"connection of all services; and making good the site"
Optional-item pricing
99% confidence
Price a pay-to-use contactless entry system as a separately identified optional item
View supporting evidence
"Bidders must also price a pay-to-use (contactless) entry system as a separately identified optional item"
Supplier eligibility criteria
90% confidence
Unknown; tender documents are stated to contain submission instructions and contract terms but their content is not supplied.
View supporting evidence
Document title: "Includes scope of work, contract terms, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, Form of Tender and Pricing Schedule (Appendix A)"
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Maximum contract value
98% confidence
£140,000 GBP
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Opportunity field value_max: 140000 GBP; lot 1 value_amount: 140000 GBP.
Award basis
98% confidence
Most advantageous tender assessed against price and quality criteria set out in the tender documents
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"The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous tender, assessed against the price and quality criteria set out in the tender documents."
Optional entry-system decision
98% confidence
The Council will decide at award whether to include the optional contactless entry system
View supporting evidence
"the Council will decide at award whether to include it"
Contract term and payment terms
95% confidence
Unknown
View supporting evidence
Contract start and end fields are null; detailed contract terms are referenced in an attached document not supplied as content.
Delivery
Site
99% confidence
Howard's Lane, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4HU
View supporting evidence
"Howard's Lane, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4HU"
Planning status
97% confidence
Permitted development confirmed
View supporting evidence
"Planning has been confirmed as permitted development."
Delivery timetable
94% confidence
Unknown
View supporting evidence
Contract start and end fields are null; detailed scope is referenced in the bidding documents.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Notice status
99% confidence
Open tender
View supporting evidence
Opportunity fields display_status: "open" and stage: "tender".
Procedure
99% confidence
Below-threshold open competition
View supporting evidence
Opportunity field procurement_method_details: "Below threshold - open competition".
Submission deadline
99% confidence
15 January 2027, 12:00 UTC
View supporting evidence
Opportunity field submission_deadline: "2027-01-15T12:00:00Z"; lot 1 has the same deadline.
Tender documents
96% confidence
Attached to the notice and also available from the Town Clerk
View supporting evidence
"Tender documents are attached to this notice and are also available from the Town Clerk."
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Asbestos scope
97% confidence
Asbestos removal is within scope, but the survey findings and quantities are not supplied.
View supporting evidence
"removal of any asbestos identified by the Council's asbestos survey (which will be provided to all tenderers)"
Optional scope uncertainty
98% confidence
The contactless pay-to-use entry system is optional and will only be decided at award, creating scope/value uncertainty.
View supporting evidence
"the Council will decide at award whether to include it"
Detailed tender requirements unavailable in supplied content
96% confidence
Evaluation criteria, contract terms, submission instructions, pricing schedule and detailed scope are referenced but not provided as document text.
View supporting evidence
Bidding-document title: "Includes scope of work, contract terms, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, Form of Tender and Pricing Schedule (Appendix A)".
Previous procurement outcome
98% confidence
An earlier tender exercise did not result in a contract award; the reason is not stated.
View supporting evidence
"This procurement follows an earlier tender exercise for these works which did not result in a contract award."
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