Tender

Kings Hall repairs and refurbishment Architect and Design team

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council is seeking to appoint an Architect and Design team for a refurbishment and upgrade project at Kings Hall, Herne Bay. The tender is for architectural and related services and involves essential fabric repairs, mechanical & electrical services upgrades, and remodelling to enhance functionality. This project aims to preserve the historic character of the building while modernising facilities, such as creating a seafront bar/cafe and improving venue amenities. The procurement process is at the tender stage under an open, competitive flexible procedure. The contract is scheduled to commence in April 2026 and run for two years. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on 20 and 21 January 2026, with the tender submission deadline on 9 February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the architectural and engineering sectors, particularly those with experience in heritage building refurbishments and turnkey design services. SMEs are encouraged to apply, with the tender designed to assess both price competitiveness (60% weighting) and quality (40% weighting). By engaging in stages 2 to 7 of the RIBA Plan of Work, the winning bidder will lead a design team, appoint necessary sub-consultants, and collaborate with a quantity surveyor, ensuring comprehensive project execution. Firms specialising in sustainable energy solutions, modern design practices, and strategic project management would be well-suited to compete, with the potential for long-term growth and visibility in public sector projects through successful delivery of this high-profile refurbishment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kings Hall repairs and refurbishment Architect and Design team

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of an Architect /Design Team for Kings Hall Repairs and Refurbishment. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in in the Suite of documents. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. It is a condition of the Invitation to Tender for you to attend a mandatory site visit. The site visit will be held on the morning of Tuesday 20 January and Wednesday 21 January 2026. See ITT Instruction Document 2.2.6 for further details. The Contract is anticipated to commence April 2026 and will continue for a period of 2 years (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract). Project Overview : Canterbury City Council is commissioning a refurbishment and upgrade project at Kings Hall, Herne Bay. The scope includes: Fabric Repairs: Essential repairs to the building envelope and internal finishes to preserve the historic character and ensure long-term durability. Mechanical & Electrical Services: Upgrading/renewal of existing systems to meet modern standards for energy efficiency, safety, and operational performance. Remodeling: To improve functionality and address previous unsympathetic alterations. This building supports externally accessible public toilets as well as venue facilities. CCC has developed concept designs which are considered close to meeting our requirements which include: Creating an attractive destination seafront bar/cafe separate, yet available to the main hall. Improving the main hall and backstage areas, including modernising acoustics and seating to attract more commercially successful shows. Exploring opportunities to increase the capacity of the main hall. The architect will be appointed as Lead Consultant and will be responsible for: Reviewing and developing CCC's concept designs. * Forming, leading and coordinating a full design team to deliver a complete Turnkey Service. Identifying all necessary sub-consultants (e.g., structural, civil, M&E engineers, and any other specialists) Appointing the team directly. ** Advising on and arranging any additional surveys required to bring the project to completion. Producing all required outputs in line with the RIBA Plan of Work, from Stage 2 through to Stage 7. Delivering a complete design package suitable for procurement via the Kent Business Portal. Supporting CCC's appointed Quantity Surveyor throughout the project lifecycle. Under the CDM Regulations 2015, CCC is the Client and has appointed a Quantity Surveyor. The architect will be expected to act as Principal Designer. If the architect does not have the capability to act as Principal Designer, they must propose a suitably qualified party to fulfil this role and include associated fees in their submission. *CCC is seeking a complete design package, including any structural, M&E and other requirements. If the architect does not have the relevant engineering and other expertise in-house CCC requires them to propose a design team, including these consultants, to allow them to deliver a complete 'Turnkey Service'. Engineering services and all other sub-consultant's fees should therefore be included in this tender submission. All necessary consultants are to be appointed directly by the Architect. **The architect should provide details of any additional surveys, including costs, required to complete the project in their tender submission. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005337151

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001899-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01227 910000

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

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