Tender

Repairs to Victorian Bridges Russel Gardens, Dover

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 19:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council is seeking a contractor to undertake repairs to Victorian Bridges at Russel Gardens, Dover. This procurement process, initiated by tender, falls under the "Construction work" industry category, with specific focus on "Footbridge construction work". The location of the project is Dover, situated within the UKJ44 region of the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the Tender stage, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st May 2026, lasting for a duration of 15 weeks. Interested parties must submit their completed tenders electronically via the Kent Business Portal by noon on 17th March 2026. Potential tenderers are encouraged to send inquiries up until 10th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure, particularly those experienced in bridge and footbridge construction work. The project offers a contract valued at £300,000, aiming to attract bids from small and medium-sized enterprises. The procurement method is open, allowing for broad competition. The award criteria focus heavily on both price (70%) and quality (30%), making this an attractive proposal for companies that can deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Businesses seeking to grow their portfolio within public sector infrastructure will find this tender appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repairs to Victorian Bridges Russel Gardens, Dover

Notice Description

Dover District Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable Contractor to carry out Repairs to the Victorian Bridges at Russel Gardens, Dover and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st May 2026 and will continue for a period of 15 weeks. Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. The completed ITT response is to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 hours on 17th March 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Kent Business Portal portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/??notice-title??/BEA497SX9U To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/BEA497SX9U For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Construction-work./BEA497SX9U To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BEA497SX9U

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016682-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45221113 - Footbridge construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 14 Aug 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
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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