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

Canterbury City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Canterbury City Council

Buyer Address: 14 Rose Lane, Canterbury, UKJ44, CT12UR, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@canterbury.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1500000.0 GBP
Gross: 1800000 GBP
Published
13 Aug 2025, 09:20
Deadline
12 Sep 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45112700 - Landscaping work
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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).

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048283-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,500,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,800,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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