Tender

Green Campus Main Contractor

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council is inviting tenders for the role of Main Contractor for the construction of a Green Campus, with a closing date for submissions on 15 June 2026. Located in Margate, Kent, this open procedure contract entails the development of new workspace and training facilities adjacent to the port area, including offices, warehouses, and a car park, defined under CPV code 45000000 for Construction Works. The project, which has obtained planning consent, involves a gross internal area of 1,893 sqm and is scheduled to conclude on 31 August 2027. Interested suppliers must register on the Kent Business Portal and complete tenders electronically by the specified deadline.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, especially those specialising in flexible workspace and infrastructure projects. Firms with experience in executing projects within government frameworks, such as the NEC4 contract format, would be especially well-suited. The tender emphasises the importance of quality, social value, and price, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses that can demonstrate economic and technical capability while aligning with the council's criteria for quality and social impact.

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Notice Title

Green Campus Main Contractor

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 that will be located adjacent to the 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: 1,893sqm Gross Internal Area of office and warehouse space Further details of the project for which planning consent has been obtained are available on the Planning Portal (reference F/TH/25/0961) and in the invitation to tender. CPV code: 45000000 (Construction Works) Geographic classification: South England - Kent -East Kent (UKJ44) Anticipated contract end date: 31 August 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045502-2026
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
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
£6,815,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,815,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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