Scope
Reference
DN786731
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).
Total value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months
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
6 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 September 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 Friday 12 September 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 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.
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
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government