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DTCR: Phase 3A Spital Street Materials 2025-2026

Dartford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

11 Feb 2026 at 14:42

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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10 Jul 2025 at 15:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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10 Jul 2025 at 14:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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08 May 2025 at 13:55

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has been involved in a procurement process focused on the "DTCR: Phase 3A Spital Street Materials 2025-2026" project, which involves procuring granite kerbs and paving from China for construction purposes. The procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government classification and is located in Dartford, United Kingdom. This process is currently in the tender stage, following its recent completion with the contracting status being terminated as per the latest update on 11th February 2026. The direct procurement method has been employed due to the exclusive capability of Hardscape Products Limited to source the required materials, highlighting a lack of alternative suppliers. Business users can note key dates, including the initial award date on 10th July 2025, with the contract termination date on 10th February 2026 and project completion expected by the end of April 2026.

The procurement project offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of construction materials, particularly SMEs that can provide high-quality granite products. Hardscape Products Limited was identified as the sole supplier capable of accessing the required granite, showcasing specialized expertise in sourcing materials from China. Companies with robust overseas supply chains or those looking to establish a niche in granite products could potentially benefit from similar contract opportunities by fortifying supplier capabilities or enhancing competitive advantage in strategic sourcing. Suppliers in the construction materials category within the United Kingdom, and particularly those who can negotiate favourable logistics with international suppliers, may consider future engagements with public procurement initiatives like the DTCR project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DTCR: Phase 3A Spital Street Materials 2025-2026

Notice Description

The DTRC project needs to procure granite kerbs and paving from China for the construction phase of the DTCR Phase 3a - Spital Street.

Procurement Information

The materials can only be procured via Hardscape who are the only supplier who can access the granite from China. Previous phases of the project have sourced the same material and it cannot be sourced elsewhere

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ed1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012480-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44912100 - Granite

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARDSCAPE PRODUCTS LIMITED

Further Information

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