Works to improve Public Realm - Western Esplanade
Southampton City CouncilEstimated Value
£50,000 – £0
Deadline
1 June 2026
Published
4 June 2026
Type
works
Overview
Works to improve Public Realm - Western Esplanade
AI Analysis
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This contract is for construction and improvement works to the public spaces (pavements, landscaping, street furniture, etc.) along Western Esplanade. The buyer is looking for a contractor to physically rebuild, resurface, and enhance this outdoor area to make it more attractive and functional for the public.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
- Likely to require: relevant construction/civil engineering experience
- Likely to require: public liability insurance
- Likely to require: health and safety compliance (Construction (Design and Management) Regulations)
- Check tender documents for: specific qualifications, certifications, or accreditations needed
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Survey and assess the current condition of Western Esplanade public realm
- Design and deliver improvements to pavements and hard landscaping
- Install or upgrade street furniture (benches, bins, lighting, signage, etc.)
- Carry out soft landscaping work (planting, grass areas, maintenance)
- Manage traffic, site safety, and public access during works
- Complete works within agreed timescales and budget
- Ensure final area meets quality standards and is handed over ready for use
How to Read This Tender
- 1Start with the 'Scope of Works' or 'Technical Specification' section — this tells you exactly what physical work needs doing and how big the job is (e.g. area size, materials, finish standards).
- 2Look for the project timeline and any constraints — public realm works often have restrictions on when you can work (e.g. no night work, limited summer closures).
- 3Check for 'Social Value' or 'Community Benefit' scoring — councils increasingly ask contractors to explain how they'll benefit the local area (jobs, training, local suppliers, environmental measures). This can heavily influence who wins.
- 4Find the 'Evaluation Criteria' — this shows what the buyer cares about most (usually price, quality of design, programme, environmental/social credentials). Tailor your bid to these priorities.
- 5Public realm contracts often involve liaison with local residents and businesses — check if ongoing consultation or traffic management plans are required.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider partnering with a larger contractor or specialist subcontractors — public realm works often benefit from combining a small business's local knowledge with larger partners' resources and insurance capacity.
- Emphasize local employment and community benefits in your bid — councils score this highly. If you can commit to hiring local workers or apprentices, mention it explicitly.
- Check the contract value and programme carefully — if the timeline is tight or the budget tight, assess whether you have enough working capital and staff available; many small businesses lose money on tight public contracts.
Award Details
Schofield Groundworks Limited
£50,000
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Schofield Groundworks Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 3 Jun 2026ends 3 Jun 2027£85,660
total awarded
Schofield Groundworks Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Buyer Profile
Southampton City CouncilKey Dates
Published
4 June 2026
Submission deadline
1 June 2026
Renewal expected40% confident
February 2027
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (8 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Feb 2027).
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