Tender

Control Centre Expansion & Refurbishment Works of Current Structure

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for the tender titled "Control Centre Expansion & Refurbishment Works of Current Structure" in Sittingbourne, Kent. This procurement, categorised under construction work, aims to expand and refurbish the current Swale Control Centre structure, enhancing operational capacity with new facilities including upgraded restrooms, kitchen, offices, server room, and a sophisticated control centre. The open procurement process is part of the tender stage with key deadlines including submission by 19 January 2026 and site visits scheduled from 23 January to 23 February 2026.

The tender process presents significant growth opportunities for construction firms with a speciality in infrastructure development. Ideal candidates are businesses capable of meeting a minimum turnover requirement of twice the contract value and passing a satisfactory credit check. This project offers a gross funding amount of £300,000 and focuses on quality and price as award criteria. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly beneficial given its suitability criteria, potentially allowing for further contracts or extensions up until October 2026.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Control Centre Expansion & Refurbishment Works of Current Structure

Notice Description

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to tender or Control Centre Expansion & Refurbishment Works of Current Structure The contract will entail delivering a fully operational and compliant expansion of the Swale Control Centre facility to accommodate increasing operational demands. This will involve refurbishing the existing infrastructure, which includes the addition of upgraded kitchen facilities and restrooms, along with the establishment of a new office and dedicated server room. The expansion will also introduce a state-of-the-art control centre, significantly enhancing the room's capacity and size, and incorporating a meeting room and a private breakout area for staff. Competitive flexible procedure (below works threshold but above services threshold).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority reserves the right to directly award additional or repeat, goods, works or services in accordance with Schedule 5, paragraph 8 of the Act.

Renewal: Up to 3 month extension option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083777-2025
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 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
SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swale.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE, KENT
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Post Town
Rochester
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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

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