Tender

Fleetdown Community Centre Installation of New Glass Atrium Roof, Dartford

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

24 Nov 2025 at 10:36

Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has initiated a procurement process under the title "Fleetdown Community Centre Installation of New Glass Atrium Roof, Dartford." This project falls under the industry category of works, specifically focusing on double-glazed units and window frame installation, and is located in Dartford, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, ensuring wide accessibility for potential bidders. Currently in the tender update stage, the final deadline for submissions is on 26th November 2025 at midday. The tender review entails a substantial value of £72,000, with the actual installation project set to commence on 2nd January 2026, concluding by the end of February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in glazing and construction services. Specifically, businesses that can offer technical and professional ability, with a history of completing similar projects, will find this opportunity particularly appealing. The procurement is designed to be SME-friendly, encouraging small to medium-sized enterprises to participate. The award criteria place a strong emphasis on price (70%) and quality, including social value (3%) and prior experience (27%), allowing well-capitalised and experienced businesses to compete effectively. Companies equipped with expertise in sustainable building materials and energy-efficient solutions, such as solar reflective glass, are likely to find this tender a promising avenue for expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fleetdown Community Centre Installation of New Glass Atrium Roof, Dartford

Notice Description

The Council invites you to tender for the removal of the old single glazed glass roof at Fleetdown Community Centre in Dartford and supply and install a new double glazed atrium roof with solar reflective glass. Full details of the project, including the Specification and associated appendices, can be obtained by registering a formal expression of interest for this opportunity on the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dartford:-Double-glazed-units./28MCJ64746 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/28MCJ64746

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d64c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076345-2025
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

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44221111 - Double-glazed units

45421112 - Installation of window frames

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 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
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@dartford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01322 343434

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
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

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