Scope
Reference
DN781326
Description
Canterbury City Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of LUF - Works Package 4.2 - Sollys Orchard, Canterbury and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements.
Description of works:
Hard and soft Landscaping works to a historic public garden within Canterbury City centre.
Works will include:
Tree planting
Creating new planting beds
Installing river planters
Installing new hard standing areas using resin bonded gravel and reclaimed historic paving and kerbs
Installation of new street furniture including benches and bins
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 August / September 2025 and has to be completed by 1 December 2025 (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract).
Total value (estimated)
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 August 2025 to 1 December 2025
- 3 months, 15 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
4 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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 Monday 4 August 2025
Questions and Communication:
Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The overall assessment ratio is 60 % quality and 40% cost.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Canterbury City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXJX-9843-DLGM
14 Rose Lane
Canterbury
CT12UR
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@canterbury.gov.uk
Website: http://www.canterbury.gov.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government