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Marlowe Theatre - Loading Bay Extension Works

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 11:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Marlowe Theatre – Loading Bay Extension Works" project, situated in Canterbury, United Kingdom. This project falls under the 'works' category of the industry and is overseen by a public authority - sub-central government. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, as it is below the financial threshold. The award was made on 22nd May 2026 to TW Barber Homes Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), with the contract scheduled to commence on 17th August 2026 and conclude by 16th August 2027. Key activities include the installation services of lifting and handling equipment, with deadlines and progress milestones followed thoroughly.

The tender for the Marlowe Theatre Loading Bay Extension creates a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in building installation work and installation services of lifting and handling equipment. The project, with a gross value amounting to GBP 94,195.20, provides a platform for specialised businesses to showcase their expertise in enhancing infrastructure while contributing to a high-profile facility in the region. As the procurement method involved limited competition, SMEs with relevant experience were offered a competitive chance to bid successfully. Organisations looking to expand their portfolio in public-sector works and establish partnerships with local government entities will find such projects advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marlowe Theatre - Loading Bay Extension Works

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of a Loading Bay Extension at Marlowe Theatre and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence August 2026 and will continue for a period of 1 year (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047773-2026
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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

51511000 - Installation services of lifting and handling equipment, except lifts and escalators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,496 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 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

TW BARBER HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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