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Manor Gatehouse - Lord Irving Works

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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02 Dec 2025 at 16:15

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Manor Gatehouse - Lord Irving Works," which involves works to the Lord Irving Suite at Manor Gatehouse in Dartford. This procurement falls under the category of construction and civil engineering works and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKJ43 region. The process, initiated as a tender, progressed to the award stage and now features an active contract with G A HARPER LTD as the supplier. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below the threshold and without competition. Key dates include a contract start date on 3rd December 2025, with the contractual period extending until 1st March 2026, potentially reaching 1st September 2026 under circumstances warranting renewal. The contract is valued at £121,717.44 in net terms, with gross expenditure documented at £146,060.93.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for construction firms to engage with sub-central government projects. Specifically, businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering work can leverage this tender to enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold within the public sector. Given the direct awarding method and the below-threshold nature, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in construction works may find this opportunity particularly accessible, enabling them to grow by expanding their government contractual engagements. G A HARPER LTD, an SME based in Kent, has already capitalised on this opportunity, reflecting the potential benefits for similar businesses seeking to navigate the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Manor Gatehouse - Lord Irving Works

Notice Description

Works to the Lord Irving Suite at the Manor Gatehouse building in Dartford

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079061-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,717 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£121,717 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G A HARPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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