Planning

SC21109 - Dover Discovery Centre Redevelopment

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Jul 2022 at 13:42

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is planning the SC21109 - Dover Discovery Centre Redevelopment project, which involves a £5.5 million refurbishment of the existing facility to enhance community services and improve public access to Dover's heritage assets. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 19 August 2022. The project is classified under the construction work industry and is expected to transition to the tender stage with a competitive procedure involving negotiations, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for construction firms and contractors specialising in refurbishment projects, particularly those focusing on community and heritage services. The planned upgrades will demand expertise in mechanical and electrical services, building infrastructure, and interior renovations. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in similar public projects could find this an advantageous avenue for growth and strategic engagement with local government initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC21109 - Dover Discovery Centre Redevelopment

Notice Description

The project has been in development for several years, with careful planning to achieve the goals of both Council's to support the population of Dover at the heart of the decisions made.The benefits that the project will bring include enhanced services for the community and an improvement to the building infrastructure, securing the long term future of the facilities on site through much needed investment. This project requires a refurbishment of the Dover Discovery Centre including replacement of the life expired roof and mechanical/electrical services, with internal refurbishment to create a new community services hub for Dover residents whilst improving public access to heritage and archaeological assets. Once the building works are completed, it is planned that all services will reoccupy the building during December 2023 The Authority is using the competitive procedure with negotiation (CPN) process, pursuant to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41ee6784-933b-4bb7-8e62-ab4f841c4e77
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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