Tender

Block Communal Flooring Replacement Works 2025-2026

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

14 May 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council is initiating a procurement process under the title "Block Communal Flooring Replacement Works 2025-2026," falling within the industry category of floor-laying and covering works. The project is located within the Dover District, United Kingdom, and the procurement is currently at the tender stage. Interested parties should note that final submissions for the tender must be submitted by 12:00 on 11th June 2026, with the starting date of the contract expected to be 6th August 2026, over a 10-week period. The procurement method utilised here is an open, below-threshold competition, allowing electronic submissions through the specified portal.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in flooring and related works, as they are deemed suitable. The project has a budgetary provision of up to £60,000 gross, and it emphasises both price (85% weight) and quality (15% weight) in its evaluation criteria. Companies in the construction and renovation sectors looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects should consider engaging with this opportunity, potentially leading to further works in the government sector and strengthening industry positioning within the region.

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Notice Title

Block Communal Flooring Replacement Works 2025-2026

Notice Description

Dover District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable contractor to carry out replacement floor covering works to various occupied blocks of flats contained within the Dover District area. The works is anticipated to commence August 2026 and will continue for a period of 10 weeks. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Floor-laying-and-covering-work./5CZRF928G4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/5CZRF928G4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044358-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45432100 - Floor laying and covering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Aug 2026 - 15 Oct 2026 1-6 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
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

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