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Longforth Farm Allotments

Wellington Town Council · Local authority

In brief

Wellington Town Council is looking for suppliers for construction work (South West).

The estimated value is £63,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 months, starting 8 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Friday 9 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 90% · References/Quality 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 250 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

Basic Site Establishment The contractor will be asked to provide costs for: 1. Site clearance, preparation and setting out of allotment plots. 2. Internal access routes to remain as grass pathways. 3. Construction of the car park comprising: 200mm compacted Type 1 sub-base. 50mm gravel wearing course. 4. Definition of all allotment plots using 600mm treated timber posts installed with approximately 300mm above ground level. 5. Relocation of the entrance gate from its current position adjacent to Lillebonne Way to the left-hand side of the allotment gate to prevent unauthorised vehicular access to the field beyond. 6. Installation of a fence and pedestrian gate between the car park and allotment plots. 7. Plot numbering and associated site signage. 8. Tightly mow all plots ready for tenancy. Options to be priced individually 1. Cultivate plots ready for tenancy 2. Construction of 35 concrete shed bases suitable for 6ft x 4ft sheds. 3. Construction of surfaced internal pathways comprising: Geoworks SXGrid 3030 stabilising mesh. 150mm compacted Type 1 sub-base. 44mm compacted self-binding gravel or granite dust finish. 4. Supply, erection and installation of 35 sheds measuring 6ft x 4ft. 5. Connection to the mains water supply. 6. Installation of three water standpipes at locations identified on the approved site layout plan.

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How to bid

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  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 9 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 089837-2026

About the buyer

Wellington Town CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

3

Awards

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From notice 089837-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.