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River Darent Channel, River Edge and Public Realm Improvements Feasibility Study

Dartford Borough Council

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15 Sep 2026 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council commissioned a building consultancy feasibility study for improvements to a key stretch of the River Darent in Dartford, including Bridge House Gardens, St Saviour’s Walk and the corridor between Hanau Bridge and Mill Pond Road. The study covers the river channel, river edge and adjoining public realm. Its purpose is to develop an exemplar riverside scheme that improves connections between the river, Dartford town centre and local communities, building on the Lower Darent Riverside Strategy. The work concerns a rare chalk stream and its surrounding urban environment, so it is relevant to consultants combining river, landscape, public realm, infrastructure and town-centre regeneration expertise. Delivery is in the South East of England.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 15 September 2026 to Buro Happold Limited. The awarded contract value is £76,735 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract runs from 21 September 2026 to 20 January 2027. Dartford Borough Council used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 27 August 2026 at 12:00. This was a services procurement for building consultancy, evaluated through the framework call-off process. The selected supplier is Buro Happold Limited. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and the procurement covers a single requirement rather than separately awarded lots.

For suppliers that did not win this award, the procurement demonstrates demand from Dartford Borough Council for specialist feasibility work linking river restoration, public realm improvement and town-centre regeneration. A credible future competitor would need to assess a complex urban river corridor while understanding the environmental characteristics of a chalk stream and the practical needs of adjoining parks, paths, streets and community connections. Relevant capability would include developing deliverable riverside concepts, coordinating landscape, engineering, environmental and planning inputs, and translating an existing strategic vision into an implementable scheme. Experience of working with local authorities and communities on public-realm or regeneration projects would strengthen a bid. The council’s use of a framework call-off also makes framework access and disciplined call-off responses commercially relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

River Darent Channel, River Edge and Public Realm Improvements Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Dartford Borough Council has commissioned a feasibility study for a key stretch of the River Darent, one of the UK's rare chalk streams, encompassing Bridge House Gardens, St Saviour's Walk, and the corridor between Hanau Bridge and Mill Pond Road. Building on the Lower Darent Riverside Strategy, the project aims to deliver an exemplar riverside scheme that strengthens connections between the river, the town centre, and local communities.

Notice Details

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Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07bc358e-b759-48b8-8753-2d63ecd241c6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,735 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,735 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 20 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dartford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Postcode Area
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Buro Happold Ltd

Further Information

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