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Gun Wharf Refurbishment Works

MEDWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 11:55

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council initiated a procurement process for refurbishment works at Gun Wharf. Covering new offices, meeting spaces, a council chamber, canteen areas, and associated amenities, this project falls within the category of construction work and building construction work. With an open procurement approach, Medway Council has completed the award stage as of 7th April 2026. The contract, valued approximately at £17,994,049.20, was awarded to Apex Contractors Limited, an SME, and work is scheduled to begin on 18th May 2026, concluding on 29th July 2027. The procurement focused on creating a modern, functional office environment and had a deadline for enquiries and submissions ending in early 2026, indicating the council's commitment to enhance its infrastructural capabilities.

Given the scale and scope of this refurbishment contract, businesses in the construction sector—particularly those with expertise in building renovation, interior refurbishments, and mechanical and electrical works—have promising opportunities for growth through engagements like this. The open procedure adopted by Medway Council suggests a competitive yet transparent landscape for potential tenderers. Apex Contractors Limited's success as an SME illustrates the possibility for similar businesses to compete effectively. Companies offering innovative solutions that maximise quality, price, and social value can find such tenders particularly attractive, allowing them to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence.

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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/033729-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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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