Tender

Strood Wetside Changing Room Refurbishment Works

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is seeking tenders for the refurbishment of the Strood Wetside Changing Rooms, including upgrades to toilets and associated facilities, as well as sauna room flooring replacement. Situated in Chatham, United Kingdom, this procurement process falls under the industry category of construction work for buildings related to leisure and sports. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an open competition method, allowing for below-threshold submissions. Prospective bidders can submit their tenders through the Kent Business Portal by 10 December 2025. Enquiries can be submitted until 8 December 2025, with the contract period expected to run from 5 January 2026 to 27 March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in construction and facility refurbishment. The project is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises, as the procurement process is tailored to allow participation from a broad range of businesses. The tender is valued at £425,000, offering a substantial project within a manageable scope for companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. The evaluation will prioritise quality, pricing, and social value measures, providing an equitable chance for businesses to demonstrate their competitive edge and innovation capacity.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074631-2025
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

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
18 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 20255 days to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nigel.ford@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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