Planning

Dartford Town Centre - Westgate Village Development - Works

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2026 at 08:17

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Dartford Town Centre - Westgate Village Development - Works" in Dartford, UK. This procurement, falling under the industry category of construction works, is currently in the planning stage with an anticipated tender initiation on 19th March 2026. The project is set to revitalize the former Co-op site at Spital Street, including improvements to the public highway. Key features include the construction of 69 homes with 20% designated as affordable housing, commercial spaces, and entertainment facilities. Interested parties should note the deadline for expressions of interest, set for 14th April 2026, with the submission method detailed via the Kent Business Portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly firms specializing in residential development, commercial space, and urban revitalisation projects. The projected works, valued at up to £30 million, suggest business growth potential in areas such as multi-dwelling construction and public realm improvements. Companies experienced in handling large-scale projects, demonstrating robust financial standings, and capable of delivering sustainability and added value will find this opportunity appealing. The competitive flexible procedure allows for Pre-Qualification stages, emphasizing financial, experience, and compliance criteria, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses with a comprehensive service offering in construction and urban development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dartford Town Centre - Westgate Village Development - Works

Notice Description

The project and development site area incorporates the former Co-op land and property, with the buildings demolished with the exception of the retained facade and partial building facing Spital Street. This extends, for the purpose of the Planning Application, to incorporate Orchard Street and the public highway in Spital Street where it is proposed that there are improvements and amendments to the Adopted Highway. The Council acquired the land and property from Homes England in June 2022 and in 2023, following a competitive process, appointed Peter Barber Architects to prepare a Feasibility Study to explore the options available in land use. A scheme was approved by the Council in 2024 that has been advanced to a Planning Application. Peter Barber Architects are currently developing the RIBA Stage 4 design. The project incorporates the following: - 69 homes in buildings (Blocks A-G) up to 4 storeys - 20% Affordable Housing (as Planning Policy) - Approximately 22,000 ft2 commercial (Class E Space) - Redevelopment of the former Co-op building to provide entertainment uses (8,500 ft2) - Public Realm For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Dartford:-Construction-work-for-houses./9SJ8ZK8955 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9SJ8ZK8955

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021594-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211300 - Houses construction work

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

45211341 - Flats construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
19 Mar 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Oct 2026 - 19 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ACADEMY CONSULTING SOLUTIONS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Sevenoaks Town and St John's
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Further Information

Notice Documents

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