This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 10:14

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 11:55

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment of Medway Council offices at Gun Wharf, Chatham, has been completed. Medway Council served as the buying organisation for this project with a focus on public authority works in the UKJ41 region. The process, titled "Gun Wharf Refurbishment Works," was conducted through an open procedure, allowing for broad participation in the tendering phase. The project involved extensive construction categories, including building construction work, aiming to deliver modern and functional facilities. Key dates in this contract phase include the signing date on 8th May 2026, with the contract period extending from 18th May 2026 to 29th July 2027.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for construction firms, particularly those specialising in comprehensive office refurbishment projects. Apex Contractors Limited, an SME, was awarded the contract, illustrating that similar-sized enterprises may be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement process was open to various businesses, encouraging competitive bidding and innovation in delivering public sector infrastructure projects. Companies with expertise in creating modern, efficient, and safe office environments stand to benefit from engaging in tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Gun Wharf Refurbishment Works

Notice Description

Refurbishment of Medway Council offices at Gun Wharf, comprising new offices, meeting spaces, a council chamber, canteen and reception areas, toilets, windows/doors and inner courtyards together with associated mechanical and electrical works and all necessary works to deliver a modern, functional and safe office environment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050175-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£14,995,041 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£14,995,041 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 29 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

APEX CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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