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SAP28 - Land Between Eythorne and Elvington - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME)

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Jul 2026 at 15:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "SAP28 - Land Between Eythorne and Elvington - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME)." This procurement is classified under the services category and involves development services of real estate, with a gross value estimate of £1,800,000. The initiative is aimed at informing future procurement strategies for a piece of land situated between Eythorne and Elvington. The Council, based in Dover, is reaching out to interested parties to engage in a preliminary market engagement exercise. Key milestones include a deadline for returning completed questionnaires by 22nd July 2026. The subsequent procurement stages are planned to commence from January 2027 with the contract expected to run until the end of June 2028.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in real estate development services to engage with a public sector project that could enhance their portfolio and growth opportunities. Companies specialising in large-scale development, urban planning, or related fields will find this project particularly aligning with their expertise. With a substantial budget allocated, businesses that can provide innovative and sustainable solutions for land development will be well-positioned to compete in the procurement process and contribute to the Council's strategic goals. Engaging in the preliminary market engagement exercise will allow potential bidders to influence the procurement strategy effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAP28 - Land Between Eythorne and Elvington - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME)

Notice Description

Dover District Council ("the Council") is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement ("PME") to inform the future procurement strategy for SAP28 - Land Between Eythorne and Elvington. Interested parties can request a copy of the Council's Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise by emailing procurement@dover.gov.uk . Completed copies of the questionnaire must be completed and returned to majorprojects@dover.gov.uk before noon on the 22nd July 26. To view this notice, please click here:

Planning Information

Interested parties can request a copy of the Council's Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise by emailing procurement@dover.gov.uk . Completed copies of the questionnaire must be completed and returned to majorprojects@dover.gov.uk before noon on the 22nd July 26.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064907-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70110000 - Development services of real estate

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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