Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Westgate Road New Build 2026

Dartford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 12:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

25 Feb 2026 at 12:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

09 Jul 2025 at 14:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 14:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Westgate Road New Build 2026," managed by Dartford Borough Council, has reached the award stage. The project is centred on the construction of new dwellings at Westgate Road, Dartford, and involves building a block of flats along with associated housing units. The procurement falls under the "works" category and is located in the region of UKJ4, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 9th April 2026, with project execution scheduled from 1st May 2026 to 1st May 2028. This open competition followed a below-threshold procurement method, allowing a wide range of suppliers to present competitive bids.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in residential building projects. The project's scale and the procurement method create a conducive environment for businesses that offer innovative and cost-effective construction solutions. Suppliers like ENSIGNA CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, who secured the contract, can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation in public sector projects. Given the structured evaluation criteria emphasising both price and quality, firms with a robust track record in delivering high-quality, economically feasible construction solutions would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Westgate Road New Build 2026

Notice Description

Construction of new dwellings at Westgate Road, Dartford to include construction of a block of flats and associated housing units.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05543f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032370-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,022,348 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,022,348 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 1 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dartford Borough 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
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
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENSIGNA CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...