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Reconstruction of Section 3 (East Quay Ballast) - Whitstable

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 08:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council has completed the procurement process for the reconstruction of Section 3 (East Quay Ballast) in Whitstable, following a limited competition method due to the below-threshold nature of the project. The final award for this coastal-defence works contract, valued at approximately £1,008,622.87, was made to Ovenden Allworks Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 21st May 2026. Scheduled to commence on 14th September 2026, this project is set to continue for a period of 32 weeks, with the location being in the South East of England, specifically in Canterbury, UKJ44 region. This procurement was initiated under the legal framework provided by UKPGA 2023/54 and highlighted the active involvement of a public authority at the sub-central government level.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in coastal-defence construction and related infrastructure projects, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements of local government contracts. Given the scale and nature of this project, SMEs with experience in similar public sector engagements, strong capabilities in environmental and engineering solutions, and a focus on sustainable construction would find this sector ripe for growth. Engaging with such contracts can not only enhance a company's project portfolio but also build valuable relationships within the public sector network, driving future business opportunities.

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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/047518-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks 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
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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