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Dartford Town Centre - Westgate Village Development - Construction Works

Dartford Borough Council

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02 Apr 2026 at 11:48

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27 Mar 2026 at 09:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council is actively seeking a main contractor for the construction of the Westgate Village Development, a significant project located in Dartford, UK, under the industry category of construction. This procurement process, currently in the tender update stage as of 2 April 2026, follows an open competitive flexible procedure. The project encompasses the development of residential blocks, commercial spaces, and improvements to public spaces and infrastructure with an estimated value of £25 million. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 30 April 2026, with the award period concluding by 14 October 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for contractors, particularly those experienced in multi-dwelling and commercial construction. The procurement method includes a multi-stage competitive flexible procedure, ideal for enterprises with robust financial standings and relevant project credentials. This could lead to growth for businesses possessing expertise in large-scale urban developments or those aiming to enter the competitive construction market with a focus on sustainable and innovative urban solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dartford Town Centre - Westgate Village Development - Construction Works

Notice Description

The Council intends to procure the main building contractor for the Westgate Village Development. The Project and development site area incorporates the former Co-op land and property with the buildings demolished with 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 that was Validated in January 2026. The project incorporates the following: 1.69 homes in buildings (Blocks A-G) up to 4 storeys 2.20% Affordable Housing (as Planning Policy) 3.Approximately 20,000ft2 commercial (Class E Space) 4.Redevelopment of the former Co-op building to provide entertainment uses (Approximately 8,500ft2) 5.Public Realm 6.Improvement to Orchard Street Adopted Highway.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067608
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030798-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

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
2 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 3-4 years
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
Dartford Borough Council
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
Postcode Area
Dartford
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
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Further Information

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