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Demolition, Design and Construction of Howard's Lane Public Toilets, Howard's Lane, Wareham

Wareham Town Council

Open Closes in 88 days

Key facts

Closing date
Friday 15 January 2027, 12:00 (UK time) Closes in 88 days
Buyer's estimated value
£140,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you.
Clarification questions deadline
27 November 2026, 12:00
Contract period
1 Feb 2027 to 30 Sep 2027
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
  • Design Quality 25% : How well the design reflects the Conservation Area's architectural character while delivering compliant, accessible and sustainable facilities.
  • Cost 25% : The total tender sum (including the optional pay-to-use item), value for money and clarity of the cost breakdown. Scored relative to the lowest compliant tender.
  • Experience and Track Record 20% : Previous similar projects, especially in conservation areas or heritage settings, delivered to quality, time and budget.
  • Social Value 10% : Measurable commitments such as local employment, apprenticeships or training, and environmental measures beyond the basic requirements.
  • Project Timeline 10% : How realistic and efficient the programme is, and how it minimises the period of closure and disruption to the public.
  • Health and Safety 10% : The quality of the outline health and safety plan, compliance with CDM 2015 and the bidder's safety track record.
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
1 Feb 2027 to 30 Sep 2027.
How to submit
Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked "TENDER - HOWARD'S LANE PUBLIC TOILETS". The envelope must not show the bidder's name or any other mark identifying the bidder. Tenders may be delivered by hand or by post to: Nicola Gray, Town Clerk Wareham Town Council, Town Hall East… Electronic submission: not allowed.
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Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

Wareham Town Council invites tenders from suitably experienced contractors to demolish the existing public toilet block at Howard's Lane, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4HU, and to design and build a new public toilet facility on the same site. The works include: safe demolition and clearance of the existing building, including the removal of any asbestos identified by the Council's asbestos survey (which will be provided to all tenderers); construction of the new facility; connection of all services; and making good the site. Planning has been confirmed as permitted development. Bidders must also price a pay-to-use (contactless) entry system as a separately identified optional item; the Council will decide at award whether to include it. This procurement follows an earlier tender exercise for these works which did not result in a contract award. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous tender, assessed against the price and quality criteria set out in the tender documents. Tender documents are attached to this notice and are also available from the Town Clerk.