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TenderCancellation

12 Feb 2026 at 09:42

Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Strood Wetside Changing Room Refurbishment Works was initiated by Medway Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level from Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, United Kingdom. Originally, the tender aimed to refurbish changing rooms and associated facilities, classified under construction work for leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants. After careful evaluation, the tender was cancelled as the bid returns exceeded the available budget, and unforeseen financial pressures required reallocation of funds. The procurement process had reached the tender cancellation stage as of 12 February 2026, suggesting a postponement with potential new opportunities should future funding criteria align.

This tender, although cancelled, signalled an opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in construction works related to leisure and sports facilities. Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the initial open competition method was below threshold, revealing an appropriate opening to expand business portfolios with projects set in the Medway region. Future tendering activities arising from budget adjustments could present renewed opportunities, especially for companies proficient in refurbishment projects that enhance public amenity spaces. Businesses should remain alert to potential reissuance that may materialise as fiscal conditions evolve.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Strood Wetside Changing Room Refurbishment Works

Notice Description

Medway Council ('The Authority') invites quotations for the provision of the refurbishment of the existing changing rooms and sauna, including upgrades to the changing rooms, toilets, and associated facilities, as well as replacement of the sauna room flooring, as detailed in the Specification of Requirement and in accordance with these instructions and the Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Construction-work-for-buildings-relating-to-leisure%2C-sports%2C-culture%2C-lodging-and-restaurants./P8V8F3UQ8U To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/P8V8F3UQ8U

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012692-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Medway Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Postcode Area
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

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