Award

St Andrew's Gardens Phase II

GRAVESHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

Gravesham Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "St Andrew's Gardens Phase II" project, aimed at enhancing the riverside public realm in Gravesend town centre. The process reached the 'Award' stage on 30th March 2026, with the contract signed and active for the period from 2nd March 2026 to 31st March 2027. This project, categorised under 'Landscaping work,' falls within the 'Works' industry category. The procurement was conducted using a below-threshold limited competition method, aligning with legislative guidelines outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. The buyer's location is Civic Centre, Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1AU, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in landscaping and urban development to partake in public sector growth projects. Verde Landscapes Ltd, an SME based in Eastbourne, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating the potential for similar sized enterprises to successfully compete in sub-central government tenders. The contract's scope includes a comprehensive scheme design and execution, enhancing the continuity between previously completed Phase I and the upcoming Phase II works. Enterprises with experience in planning and delivering complex landscaping projects might find such opportunities abundant, fostering relationships with local authorities and expanding their portfolio in public realm improvement initiatives.

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Notice Title

St Andrew's Gardens Phase II

Notice Description

Delivery of a complete scheme, including all design, permissions, hard & soft landscaping and other associated works to improve an area of riverside public realm within Gravesend town centre. Phase I of the works, to enhance the upper area of the gardens, has already been completed. Phase II works must compliment and enhance Phase I work, achieving the best outcomes for the area and ensuring natural linkages between the spaces.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06784f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029316-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GRAVESHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAVESEND
Postcode
DA12 1AU
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Gravesham
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Gravesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERDE LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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