Sessions House Bar Installation at Maison Dieu, Dover

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Sessions House Bar Installation at Maison Dieu, Dover" was orchestrated by Dover District Council, a public authority part of the sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom. The project falls under the building construction industry, specifically involving works on setting up a bar facility. This tender process has progressed to the award stage and has been completed. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, specifically for below-threshold projects. Key locations associated with this opportunity include Dover, with the main procurement activity completed between 5th March 2026 and 2nd April 2026. The procurement was governed by legal framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement tender creates substantial opportunities for SMEs in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in building construction works. Dover District Council's engagement with Hipperson Ltd, a Dover-based SME, for the project highlights the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to secure public contracts. Businesses with a strong local presence and expertise in construction-related fields are well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities. The tender process, characterised by its limited and competitive nature, suggests that companies offering niche and quality building solutions could greatly benefit from participating in similar future projects.

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Notice Title

Sessions House Bar Installation at Maison Dieu, Dover

Notice Description

Award notice for Sessions House Bar Installation at Maison Dieu, Dover. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Building-construction-work./45ZGGSFSAP To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/45ZGGSFSAP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06baa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058757-2026
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

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,457 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 2 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER DISTRICT 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
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
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
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIPPERSON

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