Tender

Stone Bay Toilets - New Build and Refurbishment

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Thanet District Council involves the construction and refurbishment of public conveniences at Stone Bay, Broadstairs, Kent. This active tender under the classification of construction work is open for formal quotations and aims to address accessibility and facility conditions for visitors. Interested parties have until 14:00 on 26 June 2026 to submit their proposals electronically via the Kent Business Portal. The contract, estimated at a gross value of £631,200, will begin in August 2026 with a completion period of six months. Any clarifications needed must be sought no later than 16 June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly in electrical wiring, plumbing, and refurbishment works. Suitable for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), competitive companies can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint in the public sector. The open procurement method ensures a competitive bidding environment, where the evaluation criteria place 60% of the weight on price and 40% on quality, offering equal chances for cost-efficient and high-quality service providers to secure the contract.

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Notice Title

Stone Bay Toilets - New Build and Refurbishment

Notice Description

Refurbishment of the existing toilets on the upper promenade, which are currently in disrepair / poor condition, and construction of a new toilet block on the lower promenade. The existing toilets to be refurbished are located in Broadstairs Kent CT10 1DU, they are near the top of a staircase located approximately 2.5m below cliff top level. Stone Bay, Broadstairs, has been selected as the highest priority for capital funding due to the number of visitors to this bay, the condition of the existing facilities, and the location of the existing facilities, which are up a flight of steps, causing accessibility issues for those at the bay. The decision to undertake this project has been approved by Cabinet and the proposed specification which is being tendered has gained planning permission. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon August 2026 for a duration of 6 Months (to be agreed on completion of legal agreement, with a contract period of 6 months from the date agreed). Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to this notice and available for suppliers to download 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 Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 16 June 2026. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 26 June 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Margate:-Construction-work./STR6899F34 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/STR6899F34

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a002
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047405-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45215000 - Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45331210 - Ventilation installation work

45332000 - Plumbing and drain-laying work

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£526,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£526,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Feb 2027 6-12 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
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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