DGT Helipad Design and Construction

DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST

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Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust has initiated an open tender process for the "DGT Helipad Design and Construction" project at Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the building construction work category and aims to upgrade the hospital's helipad to meet all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. Commencing with a tender stage, the procurement method involves open competition, offering gross project value estimates up to £600,000. The enquiry period ends on 2nd July 2026, with the final tender submission deadline set for 9th July 2026. The project execution is scheduled to be from 2nd November 2026 to 30th October 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for enterprises involved in building construction and project management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), particularly within the Kent region, have reserved participation opportunities encouraging their involvement. Given the procurement's nature and criteria, businesses adept in technical design, compliance standards, and innovative construction solutions are well-positioned to benefit from securing this contract. Engaging in this project could result in substantial business growth and diversification within the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DGT Helipad Design and Construction

Notice Description

DGT will be issuing an open tender in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 for the design and construction to upgrade the existing helipad at Darent Valley Hospital to achieve compliance with CAP 1264 and all other relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, as determined through detailed site surveys, design development, and technical assessment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058645-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 30 Oct 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
DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA2 8DA
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Bean & Village Park
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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