Tender

Riverside Country Park viewing platform, Rainham, Medway - Design & Build

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 19:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is inviting tenders for the design and build of a new viewing platform at Sharps Green Pond within Riverside Country Park, Rainham, Kent. The tender process is currently at the 'Tender' stage with an open procurement method, suitable for below-threshold competition. The works category tender, valued at £70,000 GBP, is set in the South East region. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 17th March 2026 and the end of the enquiry period on 4th March 2026, with the project commencing on 20th April 2026 and concluding by 19th April 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for contractors specialising in construction works, particularly those with expertise in platform facilities development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. With a focus on both quality and competitive pricing, businesses in the construction sector looking to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects stand to benefit significantly. The procurement encourages electronic submissions, facilitating accessibility, especially for companies based within the UK actively seeking growth in local government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Riverside Country Park viewing platform, Rainham, Medway - Design & Build

Notice Description

Medway Council invites specialist contractors to tender for the design and build of a new viewing platform for Sharps Green Pond located at Riverside Country Park in Rainham, Kent. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1015025308

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065692
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014546-2026
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

45255120 - Platforms facilities construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Williams
Contact Email
angela.williams@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01634306000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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