Tender

Control Centre Expansion & Refurbishment Works of Current Structure

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 14:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council has issued a tender for the expansion and refurbishment of their Control Centre located in Sittingbourne, Kent. This procurement process, falling under the construction industry category, seeks to augment the facility to meet increasing operational demands. The project will commence on 6th April 2026 and may extend until 31st October 2026 if necessary. Potential bidders must submit their expressions of interest by 9:00 am on 16th March 2026. The tender stage is active, following an accelerated procedure due to urgent operational needs after a previous unfulfilled procurement attempt. Interested parties may arrange site visits on 10th or 13th March 2026 to better understand the scope of work.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure refurbishment. Enterprises equipped with capabilities in operational facility enhancement, particularly those experienced in handling accelerated project timelines, are well-suited for this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the contract promising substantial rewards given its focus on modernising essential operational facilities. With a gross value of £300,000, the open competition procurement method provides a competitive landscape where both price and quality are pivotal award criteria, each weighted at 60% and 40% respectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Control Centre Expansion & Refurbishment Works of Current Structure

Notice Description

Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to tender for Control Centre Expansion & Refurbishment Works of Current Structure The contract will entail delivering a fully operational and compliant expansion of the Swale Control Centre facility to accommodate increasing operational demands. This will involve refurbishing the existing infrastructure, which includes the addition of upgraded kitchen facilities and restrooms, along with the establishment of a new office and dedicated server room. The expansion will also introduce a state-of-the-art control centre, significantly enhancing the room's capacity and size, and incorporating a meeting room and a private breakout area for staff. The contract shall commence on 06/04/2026 and terminate on 31/07/2026. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 3 months. The bidder/s who submit/s the Most Advantageous Tender will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Invitation to Tender document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the ITT is 09:00am on 16/03/2026. All communication / clarifications must be submitted via the e-tendering portal. Site visit to the Control Centre, St Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, can be arranged on 10/03/2026 or 13/03/2026. Please request through the portal. This tender is being issued with a shortened 10-day submission period due to operational urgency. The previous procurement process did not result in an awardable submission, and the Authority must secure the service within a limited timeframe to avoid disruption to critical operations. In accordance with s54(3) of The Procurement Act for accelerated procurement procedures, the authority considers that the circumstances justify a reduced tender period. The urgency arises from the need to maintain continuity of service and ensure compliance with statutory and operational obligations. The revised tender documentation remains substantially the same as the previous issue, and suppliers who were aware of or participated in the earlier process should already be familiar with the requirement, allowing them to respond within the accelerated timescale.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority reserves the right to directly award additional or repeat, goods, works or services in accordance with Schedule 5, paragraph 8 of the Act.

Renewal: The Council may extend the contract for periods of up to 3 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066327
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019966-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 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
SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE, KENT
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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