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).
Contract 1. LUF - Works Package 4.3 - Castle Grounds & Keep, Canterbury
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,249,593.97 excluding VAT
- £1,499,512.60 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - unknown
Supplier
BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES (SE) LIMITED
- Companies House: 02506405
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNRL-4713-VTJZ
Halebourne Nurseries Halebourne Lane
Woking
GU24 8SL
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@blakedown.co.uk
Website: http://www.blakedown.co.uk
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. LUF - Works Package 4.3 - Castle Grounds & Keep, Canterbury
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