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Reconstruction of Section 3 (East Quay Ballast) - Whitstable

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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24 Jul 2026 at 13:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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22 May 2026 at 08:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Reconstruction of Section 3 (East Quay Ballast) – Whitstable" has been undertaken by Canterbury City Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, classified as sub-central government. The Council's office is located at 14 Rose Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2UR. This project falls under the industry category of works, specifically coastal-defence works, and will be executed in the UKJ4 region, encompassing Whitstable. The procurement has concluded with an award made on 21st May 2026, and the contractor, Ovenden Allworks Ltd, will commence work in September 2026, spanning a contract period of 32 weeks. The procurement method employed was limited competition, below the threshold, and the contract value is approximately £1,008,622.87 excluding VAT, with all legal aspects aligned with the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender opens up significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in coastal-defence works and related civil engineering services. Given the scale and nature of the contract, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The project, being of considerable value and backed by a government entity, provides the selected contractor a platform to demonstrate capability and reliability, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar government projects. Business entities capable of delivering quality work within budget and on schedule can leverage this contract to bolster their portfolio and establish credibility in both local and broader markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reconstruction of Section 3 (East Quay Ballast) - Whitstable

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of a Reconstruction of Section 3 (East Quay Ballast) - Whitstable and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence September 2026 and will continue for a period of 32 weeks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a04d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070344-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45243000 - Coastal-defence works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,008,622 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,008,622 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY 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
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
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
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVENDEN ALLWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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