Tender

Margate Skatepark Design and Build

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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01 Aug 2025 at 08:10

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09 Jul 2025 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council is inviting tenders for the design and construction of a skatepark in Margate, Kent under a JCT Design and Build contract. The contract aims to deliver a skatepark that aligns with local aspirations, addresses various skill levels, and meets planning approval, all within the project budget and timelines. The procurement stage is at the tender update phase, with clarifications being accepted until 1st September 2025 and tenders to be submitted by 9th September 2025. The estimated contract value is £1,320,000 gross. The process will operate through open competition, evaluating submissions based on quality and price criteria. The contract is scheduled to commence in October 2025, concluding in mid-July 2026, with a subsequent defects period of three months. Potential suppliers can access all relevant procurement documents via the Kent Business Portal.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for specialist contractors experienced in constructing recreational sports facilities. It offers exposure to public procurement processes and the chance to enhance reputational standing with a regional public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to reserved participation. The project aligns with landscaping, construction, and architectural services, making it ideal for businesses specialising in these areas. Completing the skatepark project could also forge future partnerships and unlock further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Margate Skatepark Design and Build

Notice Description

For the provision of a Skatepark build in Margate, Kent. The Employer will enter into a JCT Design and Build contract with the successful specialist contractor with the experience, track record, capability and capacity to deliver a skatepark new build of the scale and complexity outlined in the Appendix A - Specification. The contract will include consultations and engagement activity to ensure the proposed design meets with local aspirations, has a degree of challenge to suit all levels of abilities, will achieve planning approval and can be delivered within the project budget and timescales. (the project needs to be delivered and operational by mid July 2026, with a 3 month defects period). The Contract is anticipated to commence upon October 2025 for a duration of 12 Months. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 01 September 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 09 September 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045024-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work

45262600 - Miscellaneous special-trade construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thanet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Further Information

Notice Documents

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