Planning

Walpole Bay Beach Facilities

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 18:37

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council is initiating a public procurement process for the construction of new beachfront facilities at Walpole Bay, Cliftonville, in the Thanet District. This procurement, titled "Walpole Bay Beach Facilities," falls under the "works" category, specifically focusing on public conveniences and promenade construction. The project is part of the council's Regeneration Project Portfolio and includes a small cafe, a toilet block with outdoor showers, and a community space made from shipping containers. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a tender period anticipated to start mid-February 2026, closing on 27 March 2026. Previous planning approval has been secured, and the opportunity will be facilitated through the Kent Business Portal. Interested suppliers should register on the portal to participate in this below-threshold, open competition procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in beachfront or public convenience facilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the contract's suitability for such organisations. The contract period is planned from 5 May 2026 to 4 November 2026, with a total project value of £800,000, exclusive of VAT (£960,000 gross). Companies with experience in similar projects within the UK, especially in coastal or regeneration developments, are well-suited to pursue this tender, facilitating growth by engaging in a project positioned to enhance local amenities and advance the council's objective of regeneration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Walpole Bay Beach Facilities

Notice Description

Following recent Planning approval, Thanet District Council intends to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of construction works at Walpole Bay in the Thanet District. The bidder will construct a beachfront development on the Hodges Gap lower promenade at Walpole Bay, Cliftonville, as part of the council's Regeneration Project Portfolio. The works will include the construction of a new small cafe building with mezzanine seating area, separate toilet block with outdoor showers, and a shipping container based community space. Thanet District Council will be inviting prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements. This below threshold tender opportunity is anticipated to be issued in mid-February 2026. For more information about this project, please see the attached notice of planning permission and RIBA Stage 3 Design information for the development on Thanet District Council's Planning Portal. Important Information: Thanet District Council will use the Kent Business Portal for this procurement opportunity. For Suppliers to participate in the procurement opportunity, you will need to register on the Kent Business Portal. Please go to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and follow the registration process. The Council will issue a UK3 Below Threshold Tender Notice and repeat the reference to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060822
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004108-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45215500 - Public conveniences

45246500 - Promenade construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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