LUF - Works Package 4.3 - Castle Grounds & Keep, Canterbury

Canterbury City Council

Published: Mar 13, 2026

Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES (SE) LIMITED — £1,249,594

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About This Opportunity

United Kingdom contract award (construction & civil works): LUF - Works Package 4.3 - Castle Grounds & Keep, Canterbury. By Canterbury City Council. Awarded to.

This is a services contract in the construction and civil works, information and communication technology and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Roads and Office Equipment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the construction and civil works sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

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:
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• 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).

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 13, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: 022785-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Canterbury City Council

Canterbury City Council has issued 41 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 34 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Canterbury City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES (SE) LIMITED was awarded the contract for £1,249,594. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 022785-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES (SE) LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.