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Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined is initiated by Medway Council, regarding the construction of a new 80-bed care home and adult social care bungalow units in Chatham, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the construction industry category, specifically building and multi-dwelling buildings construction work, with procurement taking place through an open procedure. The contracting process is at the tender stage, with submissions opening until 18th September 2026. The actual construction work is scheduled to commence in January 2027, with the project expected to be completed by June 2028. Interested parties should note that the total estimated contract value is approximately £34 million, with a gross amount of £40.8 million. Key evaluation criteria include price, quality, and social value measures. Enquiries can be submitted until 4th September 2026, and the awarding stage will conclude by 30th November 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those with experience in building social care facilities, given the scale and nature of the project. Construction firms with a strong focus on quality and competitive pricing would be well-suited to participate, as these factors play a crucial role in the evaluation criteria. The project represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, providing a large-scale development platform. Moreover, companies with the capability to deliver on social value components may also have an advantage, as this aspect is included in the evaluation process. The open procurement method facilitates a broad competition, inviting a wide range of builders and contractors to submit their bids for this valuable contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Care Home & Adult Social Care Units Works Contractor

Notice Description

New Build 80-bed Care Home and Adult Social Care Bungalow Units. Construction and Design of an 80-bed care home and a mix of 11 no 1 and 2 bed adult social care units (C2 Use Class), together with associated access, parking and hard and soft landscaping. Contract to start on site January 2027 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Construction-work./2JP7Q6FGQ7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/2JP7Q6FGQ7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065961-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

45215200 - Construction work for social services buildings

45215213 - Nursing home construction work

45215214 - Residential homes construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£34,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY 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
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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