This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

29 May 2026 at 08:33

TenderAmendment

15 May 2026 at 09:22

TenderAmendment

15 May 2026 at 08:05

TenderAmendment

13 May 2026 at 09:47

Tender

01 May 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

Ramsgate Town Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for the external façade works of Radford House, a public facility previously known as the Old Fire Station, located at 18-20 Effingham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9AT. This project falls under the construction industry category and is part of a broader redevelopment initiative. The procurement process is at the tender amendment stage, with submissions closing on 5 June 2026. The open procurement method is being used to invite tenders above the threshold amount, with a contract value estimated at £175,000 GBP. The anticipated contract period is from 15 June 2026 to 7 September 2026, allowing interested parties a defined timeline to prepare their bids and execute the necessary works.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for experienced contractors within the construction sector. The project demands a high level of expertise in repair and maintenance to prevent building deterioration, implement change-of-use proposals, and restore heritage features. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of demonstrating relevant experience and technical capability. By fulfilling this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio with a publicly visible project that underscores heritage preservation and modern redevelopment.

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Notice Title

Radford House - External Facade Works

Notice Description

Ramsgate Town Council will be appointing a contractor to undertake remedial works to the external facade of Radford House. The works are located at the public facility in Ramsgate - previously the Old Fire Station, at 18-20 Effingham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9AT. The exterior works are part of a wider redevelopment of the site, which will include internal alterations to the building, and temporary technicians accommodation (under separate contracts to follow) The requirement of the repair and maintenance works is to ensure the deterioration of the building is prevented, the change of use proposals are implemented and heritage features of the original building are protected and restored. The contractor is to undertake repair and maintenance works as listed within the attached documents. All works shall be undertaken in accordance with the client's consultant's approval. The works need to be undertaken by an experienced contractor that have the necessary skills and experience to undertake the works as required. The contractor will need to demonstrate their experience as part of their tender return.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d15321f5-0773-4f9b-8625-361de22e0ee4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33758a5e-b37b-47cf-999a-b16309b4adbd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 7 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAMSGATE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BROADSTAIRS
Postcode
CT10 2TT
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

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