Tender

Thanet District Council office ground floor refurbishment and reconfiguration - Consultant Design Team

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

18 May 2026 at 16:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Thanet District Council, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, is inviting bids for a consultancy design team to handle the refurbishment and reconfiguration of its office ground floor in Margate, United Kingdom. This tender process, open to suppliers, solicits quotations for multi-disciplinary services, including roles such as Project Manager, Lead Consultant, and Cost Consultant. The contract, valued at up to £90,000, is anticipated to begin in July 2026 and will run for 12 months. Key submission deadlines include the enquiry period closing at 14:00 on 29 May 2026, and the tender submission deadline set for 14:00 on 5 June 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, aimed at engaging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement is currently in the tender stage.

This tender creates a substantial opportunity for businesses in the construction and design services sectors, particularly those specialising in refurbishment work, architectural design, and project management. Companies experienced in acting as Principal Designers for CDM and Building Regulations compliance will find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. The open competition allows businesses of varying sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to submit a bid, potentially expanding their client portfolio by engaging with a governmental entity. Successful bidders will not only gain the opportunity to execute a significant public sector project but will also enhance their reputation in the public procurement domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thanet District Council office ground floor refurbishment and reconfiguration - Consultant Design Team

Notice Description

Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Consultancy Design team Services for the office and ground floor refurbishment and reconfiguration at Thanet District Council and invites prospective bidders to submit a quotation response to meet the Employer's requirements. Thanet District Council (TDC) requires a Consultant to provide multi-disciplinary services for the Council's office ground floor refurbishment and reconfiguration. The Consultant would be required to provide the multi-disciplinary design team, who will provide the design and specification and any supporting information for the Council's future Refurbishment and Reconfiguration Tender, where the Council will procure the construction requirements under a traditional route. The Consultant will manage the construction of the project to include, however not limited to, Project Manager, Lead Consultant, Designer, MEP Consultant, and Cost Consultant. Also, to include undertaking the roles of Project Manager and Contract Administrator, as well as acting on the Employer's behalf as Principal Designer for both CDM and Building Regulations for the duration of the commission, ensuring that all necessary standards and requirements are met for the successful completion of this brief. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon July 2026 and will continue for a period of 12 months (with any agreed extension/s) unless terminated in accordance with the conditions of the Contract. A break clause has been included at the end of RIBA Stage 4 to confirm the feasibility of costs for future RIBA Stages. The subsequent RIBA Stages 5-6 will, therefore, be subject to Consultant receipt of a Notice to Proceed from TDC. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal at ( www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Quote document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 29 May 2026. Completed quotation documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 5 June 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Margate:-Refurbishment-work./29X7B7S9X9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/29X7B7S9X9

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045526-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

71220000 - Architectural design services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
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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