Published date: 11 July 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 16 August 2024, 1pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Landscaping work for parks - 45112711

Location of contract

SP8 4AA

Value of contract

£60,000 to £70,000

Procurement reference

GTC/TM/0724

Published date

11 July 2024

Closing date

16 August 2024

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

7 October 2024

Contract end date

29 November 2024

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Single tender action (below threshold)

A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Gillingham Town Council would like to make improvements to the Town Meadow in the centre of Gillingham in order to accommodate more groups, organisations and businesses who wish to hold events, such as craft markets and plant sales; which in turn will help to increase footfall in the High Street and help to strengthen and improve the economy.

The area needs proper drainage as during the wetter months the area is muddy and cannot be used.

The proposal is to install grass paving grids (also known as grasscrete) which will provide a hard surface suitable for commercial vehicles, improve the drainage and allow events to be held throughout the year.

The Town Meadow provides important pedestrian links between the High Street and the Library, the Museum, the Community Office, public car park, and onwards to the Railway Station. The project includes improvements and enhancements of these important pedestrian routes.

Accessibility paths will be constructed to allow easy access for wheelchair users. The existing hard surfaced areas will be edged and improved, and benches and flower planters will be installed to create an area which is aesthetically pleasing and welcoming to all.

The proposed improvements will result in a safe outdoor community space for use by residents and visitors to the town and for community events and gatherings.

Further information and application details can be found on the website: https://gillinghamdorset-tc.gov.uk/tender-opportunities/

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About the buyer

Contact name

Julie Hawkins

Address

Town Hall
School Road
GILLINGHAM
SP8 4QR
United Kingdom

Telephone

01747 823588

Email

gtc@gillinghamdorset-tc.gov.uk

Website

https://gillinghamdorset-tc.gov.uk/tender-opportunities/