Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-eba0-7032-af2d-91562ce6b4c7/longforth-farm-allotments Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Longforth Farm Allotments [Wellington Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wellington-town-council) Estimated value £63,000 Published 22 Sept 2026 Deadline 1 day left 20 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Open to suppliers based in the UK The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Basic Site Establishment The contractor will be asked to provide costs for: - Site clearance, preparation and setting out of allotment plots. - Internal access routes to remain as grass pathways. - Construction of the car park comprising: 200mm compacted Type 1 sub-base. 50mm gravel wearing course. - Definition of all allotment plots using 600mm treated timber posts installed with approximately 300mm above ground level. - 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. - Installation of a fence and pedestrian gate between the car park and allotment plots. - Plot numbering and associated site signage. - Tightly mow all plots ready for tenancy. ### Options to be priced individually - Cultivate plots ready for tenancy - Construction of 35 concrete shed bases suitable for 6ft x 4ft sheds. - 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. - Supply, erection and installation of 35 sheds measuring 6ft x 4ft. - Connection to the mains water supply. - Installation of three water standpipes at locations identified on the approved site layout plan. ## CPV classification Site preparation work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0777f6-2026-09-22T16:58:43+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0777f6-2026-09-22T16:58:43+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Wellington Town Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wellington-town-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Repairs and resurfacing of car park and road · Broughton Parish Council · 2 days left · 20 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-69f6-7032-95c7-3dc942004fd6/repairs-and-resurfacing-of-car-park-and-road) [Skateboard Park Remodelling · Higham Ferrers Town Council · 18 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-6ef1-7237-9a90-2bc9c3a57f90/skateboard-park-remodelling) [New Grounds Maintenance Contract - Old Basing & Lychpit Parish Council · Old Basing & Lychpit Parish Council · 8 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-c057-72b9-8ea2-9cbe01c20164/new-grounds-maintenance-contract-old-basing-lychpit-parish-council) [Burial Ground Maintenance Contract · Chobham Parish Council · 4 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-7dae-7371-a3b2-f2cf15741da7/burial-ground-maintenance-contract) [Allotment Fencing · Hartford Parish Council · 4 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1d-3ade-708e-a5d2-d8e25eee5053/allotment-fencing) [Construction of an Accessible Perimeter Walkway around Steeton Bowling Green · Steeton with Eastburn Parish Council · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5747-71a4-8d17-d9d45f66ac56/construction-of-an-accessible-perimeter-walkway-around-steeton-bowling-green)