Tender

Internal & External Repairs Including Full Redecoration of All Surfaces at Sidney Cooper Gallery

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council is seeking a suitable supplier for internal and external repairs, including full redecoration, at the Sidney Cooper Gallery. This procurement process is classified under the building alteration and completion work categories, and is identified as a public authority procurement, sub-central government division. The procurement method is an open competition, and the tender is currently in the active stage. Important dates to note include a mandatory site visit on 17th November 2025 and a submission deadline of 1st December 2025. The contract is set to begin in December 2025, lasting for 12 weeks. All documentation and communication are facilitated through the Kent Business Portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in building repairs and renovations. Companies with experience in restoration work and those small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract value is projected at £90,000, with £75,000 for the work, making it a lucrative opportunity to strengthen business relations with the Canterbury City Council and expand one's portfolio in public sector projects. Businesses interested in expanding their expertise in government contracts will find this project beneficial, especially given the council's use of an open procurement method, which can help increase visibility and credibility in the public contract space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal & External Repairs Including Full Redecoration of All Surfaces at Sidney Cooper Gallery

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Internal & External Repairs Including Full Redecoration of All Surfaces at Sidney Cooper Gallery and to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the Suite of documentation. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. It is a condition of the Invitation to Tender for you to attend a site visit. The site visit will be held on Monday 17 November 2025 between 12 noon and 2pm (no alternative date or time can be offered). See 2.1.3 for further details. Any contractor who does not attend the site visit will be disqualified from the tender process. The Contract is anticipated to commence December 2025 and will continue for a period of 12 weeks (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Monday 1 December 2025 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered). To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=990472087

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d64a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069401-2025
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

CPV Codes

45262700 - Building alteration work

45450000 - Other building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manuella Chapman
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
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
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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