Planning

Green Campus Works Contract

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 09:59

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council is planning to initiate a public procurement process for a construction and development project titled "Green Campus Works Contract" within the UKJ44 region in the United Kingdom. As per the planning notice dated 7th April 2026, this contract involves construction work specifically targeting the establishment of a new workspace and training facilities within the existing port area in Margate. This NEC4 contract, with an amended schedule, is projected to have a gross value of £8,400,000 and includes the development of office and warehouse space totalling 1,726 square metres. The process is currently in the planning stage, and the procurement method will be conducted as an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th June 2026, with the contract expected to be awarded by 27th July 2026. Interested parties can access procurement documents through the Kent Business portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the construction sector, especially those with experience in developing commercial and training facilities. As the project is open to SMEs, smaller firms with innovative solutions and flexible work capabilities might find this a fruitful opportunity. The open procedure allows broad competition, offering chances for both established and emerging construction companies to contribute to regional development while potentially securing significant contract values. Businesses proficient in sustainable construction practices may also have an edge, given the nature of the "Green Campus" theme. This project supports potential growth for companies that are capable of delivering high-quality construction work within the specified timeframe and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Green Campus Works Contract

Notice Description

The contract is a contract for construction of Green Campus in the form of a NEC4 with a schedule of amendments. The contractor may be required to undertake limited updates to the designs prepared for the Council. The proposals for the site include new workspace and training facilities located within the existing port area, consisting of flexible workspace with the potential to be subdivided into smaller units. The proposals include a car park and access from Military Road. The proposed land uses at the site by area are: 1,726sqm GFA of office and warehouse space. Further details of the project for which planning consent is in the process of being obtained are available on the Planning Portal (reference F/TH/25/0961).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031324-2026
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
Open procedure
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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLJ44 East Kent
Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Further Information

Notice Documents

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