Tender

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4 - Consultant Design Team

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council is seeking to appoint a Consultant Design Team for the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4. The procurement is part of an open procedure focusing on energy-efficiency consultancy services within the region of UKJ44, United Kingdom. The procurement process involves formal tenders, with a tender submission deadline set for 14:00 on 16 January 2026. The contract is expected to commence in February 2026 with an initial duration of 6 months for RIBA Stages 2-4, with a potential extension based on feasibility assessments. The locations involved include Thanet Gateway, Margate, Ramsgate Leisure Centre, and others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in multidisciplinary consultancy services, particularly those focused on sustainable energy solutions. It is ideal for firms with experience in project management, design consultancy, and cost consultancy, including roles such as Lead Consultant, MEP Consultant, and Principal Designer. The project supports business growth by enabling companies to engage in a high-profile public sector initiative, furthering their expertise and experience within the energy-efficiency sector. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are also considered suitable to tender, allowing a diverse range of businesses to compete for this valuable contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4 - Consultant Design Team

Notice Description

Thanet District Council (TDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4 - Consultant Design Team Services. TDC requires a Consultant to provide multi-disciplinary services for the Council's Decarbonisation project. The Consultant would be required to provide the multi-disciplinary design team, procurement and construction of the project to include, however, not limited to Project Manager, Lead Consultant, Designer, MEP Consultant, Cost Consultant and Clerk of Works. Also, to include undertaking the roles of Project Manager / Employer's Agent / Contract Administrator, as well as acting on the Client's behalf as Principal Designer for both CDM and Building Regulations for the duration of the commission, ensuring that all necessary standards and requirements are met for the successful completion of this brief. The Contract is anticipated to commence in February 2026 for a duration of 6 months for RIBA Stages 2-4, however, a contract break point is required at the end of RIBA Stage 4, to confirm the feasibility of costs for future RIBA Stages. The subsequent RIBA Stages 5-6 will, therefore, be subject to Consultant receipt of a Notice to Proceed from TDC (the Client). Sites included are: Thanet Gateway, Margate / Ramsgate Leisure Centre, Ramsgate / Hartsdown Leisure Centre, Margate / Kent Innovation Centre, Broadstairs Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal at (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 09 January 2026. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 16 January 2026. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=999628969

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One option to extend for 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080543-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£181,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£181,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Aug 2026 6-12 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
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gemma Paul
Contact Email
procurement@thanet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

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