Tender: Rebuild Collapsed Stone Retaining Wall at Milton Road Cemetery, Weston-super-Mare

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Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking a contractor to rebuild a collapsed section of stone retaining wall at Milton Road Cemetery in the Weston-super-Mare Conservation Area, with an estimated value of £75,000. The works include providing temporary support to retained ground, demolishing and removing collapsed and unstable stone sections, carefully salvaging and setting aside stone for reuse, constructing new concrete foundations, installing drainage measures to reduce pressure on the retaining structure, and reconstructing the stone wall to match its existing character while improving stability. This is a two-stage procurement (Expression of Interest now, followed by tender stage); key dates include the EOI deadline at 12 noon on 06/11/2026, tender packs issued 16/11/2026, tender deadline 18/12/2026 and anticipated works start in February 2027, with tender evaluation weighted 60% cost and 40% quality. Applicants must demonstrate proven experience on similar public redevelopment projects, financial capability, an excellent health and safety record with no enforcement action, confirmation of paying the Real Living Wage, and the ability to provide social value.