Award

Building Fabric Services

MEDWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 14:05

TenderUpdate

03 Oct 2025 at 13:05

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "Building Fabric Services," aimed at providing building fabric services to support the operational needs of Medway Council properties. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method, categorised under "works," with the legal basis set by the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. The award was finalised on 26 January 2026, with Topcoat Construction Ltd selected as the supplier for a contract valued at £1,750,000, with £2,100,000 as the gross amount. The contract period extends from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with potential extensions up to 31 March 2033. The works are to be delivered in the UKJ41 region, United Kingdom.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs familiar with building alteration work and building services, to showcase their expertise. With a robust focus on pricing, quality, and social value, businesses can leverage this tender to gain long-term contracts with Medway Council, fostering sustained growth. The project, by including an option for a seven-year term, offers stable and extended business prospects for capable firms specialising in public sector projects and building services. This is an ideal opportunity for companies looking to enhance their portfolio within the public infrastructure space.

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Notice Title

Building Fabric Services

Notice Description

Building fabric services and associated works that the appointed Contractor will perform to support the running of Medway Council properties. Period of Contract: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, and then a further 2 year period up to a maximum term of 7 years. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009762802

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, and then a further 2 year period up to a maximum term of 7 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a73b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007132-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45262700 - Building alteration work

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nigel Ford
Contact Email
nigel.ford@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01634332088

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOPCOAT CONSTRUCTION

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