Tender

Walpole Bay Beach Facilities

WALPOLE BAY BEACH FACILITIES

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Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

Walpole Bay Beach Facilities, under the administration of Thanet District Council, is currently in the tender stage for works related to the construction and civil engineering sector. The project seeks a contractor to develop new facilities on the lower promenade at Walpole Bay in Margate, United Kingdom (region UKJ44), encompassing a café, toilets, showers, and a hub supporting enterprise, community, health, wellbeing, and education activities. This formal tender invitation will conclude on 16th April 2026. The anticipated contract initiation is scheduled for June 2026, with an expected duration of six months for completion.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction, engineering, and installation industries to engage in a project that promotes community enhancement. With a budget projection of £966,000 gross and £805,000 net, this procurement is tailored for SMEs and VCSEs, providing a foothold in public sector partnerships. The procurement method involves open competition below threshold, offering a fair chance to firms specialized in building constructions, plumbing, electrical installations, and civil engineering works to bid for this meaningful community project.

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Notice Title

Walpole Bay Beach Facilities

Notice Description

Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a contractor for Walpole Bay Beach Facilities. This will include contractor design portions (CDP) as detailed within the Tender Documents. The project will deliver new beach facilities on the lower promenade at Walpole Bay. The development will include a cafe, toilets, showers and provide a hub to support enterprise, community, health and wellbeing, and education activity. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon June 2026 for a duration of 6 Months. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to the instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender documents. Please note a UK3: Planned procurement notice was published for Walpole Bay Beach Facilities. The notice identifier is : 2026/S 000-004108. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Margate:-Works-for-complete-or-part-construction-and-civil-engineering-work./ZUB76XBG32 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZUB76XBG32

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021047-2026
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

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45210000 - Building construction work

45215500 - Public conveniences

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45246500 - Promenade construction work

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45300000 - Building installation work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45350000 - Mechanical installations

45400000 - Building completion work

45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work

45430000 - Floor and wall covering work

45440000 - Painting and glazing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£805,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£805,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALPOLE BAY BEACH FACILITIES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

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