Tender

Margate Main Sands Public Conveniences Refurbishment and new Build Facilities

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council is seeking a supplier for the refurbishment of subterranean public conveniences and the construction of new accessible facilities at Margate Main Sands. This project, under the tender ID T660, is part of a public facility improvement programme and falls within the building construction work industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, and it follows an open procurement method. Located in Margate, UK, the procurement process began on 21 January 2026, and interested suppliers must submit their tenders electronically by 2 March 2026. Clarifications or questions should be sent through the Kent Business Portal by 18 February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, refurbishment, and public infrastructure projects to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence. The contract, valued at £375,000, offers significant growth potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the project's profile and prominence as one of Margate's essential public facilities. Firms with strong site and subcontractor management capabilities are particularly well-suited to bid, as the project demands excellent coordination and delivery within a high-profile location.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Margate Main Sands Public Conveniences Refurbishment and new Build Facilities

Notice Description

Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of "Refurbishment of Subterranean WC's and Construction of New Accessible Wc's at Promenade Level" and invites prospective bidders' to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements for the Margate Main Sands Public Conviences Refurbishment and new Build Tender. The Contract will be commenced and delivered within the out of season months and supports the public toilets (WC) improvement programme across the Isle of Thanet. The Victorian WCs below ground will be refurbished with separate male and female facilities. At the promenade level, fully accessible WC's and baby change facilities will be available. Public use of the WCs is of high importance for the spring and summer seasons. Therefore, excellent site management and sub-contractor management skills are required. The site is a high profile location providing one of two essential public conveniences serving Margate seafront. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon April 2026 a duration of 25 weeks. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to this notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. 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 18 February 2026. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 2 March 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Margate:-Building-construction-work./47F858Z5Z2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/47F858Z5Z2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060aa3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005125-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45215500 - Public conveniences

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 2 Oct 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
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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