Farrington Gurney Works NEC4 ECC Option A
This tender closed on 5 October 2026.
- Buyer
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Value
- £1,300,000
- Closed
- 5 October 2026
- Where
- Keynsham, the South West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a contractor to carry out construction/structural works at Farrington Gurney. The contract is worth approximately £1.3 million and will be managed under an NEC4 ECC Option A contract (a formal engineering contract framework).
What the buyer wants
• Execute construction or structural works at the Farrington Gurney site • Manage the project according to NEC4 ECC Option A terms (a detailed, collaborative contract type) • Work with or through M Group as specified in the approval process
Requirements
Named in the buyer's notice:
- NEC4 ECC contract experience (or willingness to learn)
- Construction/civil engineering credentials
- Public liability insurance (£6-10 million typical for this value)
- Health and safety competence (CSCS or equivalent)
- Possibly: CDM coordinator or safety plan submission
- Previous local authority or similar project experience
What could rule a small business out: This contract requires familiarity with NEC4 ECC Option A terms, which is a sophisticated, risk-sharing contract framework. Most small independent tradespeople will find it complex and costly to bid for without professional support; additionally, the notice is vague about scope and M Group's role, suggesting this may be a pre-planned appointment rather than a fully open tender.
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