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Strood Wetside Refurbishment Works

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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20 Jul 2026 at 07:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council, located in Chatham, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Strood Wetside Refurbishment Works." This open competition, below threshold procurement is focused on construction work within the leisure facilities industry, specifically at the Strood Leisure Centre. Interested parties should note that the tender period concludes on 18th August 2026, with inquiries being accepted until 7th August 2026. The refurbishment works are expected to commence on 7th September 2026 and be completed by 30th October 2026. The estimated contract value is £360,000 gross, and the procurement aligns with Medway Council's legal framework under the UKPGA 2023/54.

The tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in the construction of leisure facilities to engage in projects that can promote business growth and establish a foothold in the public sector. With evaluation criteria favouring quality (65%) and price (30%), companies that can ensure high quality alongside cost efficiency are well-suited to participate. The procurement also allocates a 5% weight to social value measures, encouraging businesses that emphasize sustainable and community-benefiting practices to apply. This presents an appealing avenue for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public infrastructure domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strood Wetside Refurbishment Works

Notice Description

Medway Council ('The Authority') invites quotations for the provision of the refurbishment of Strood Leisure Centre's wetside area, as detailed in the Specification of Requirement and in accordance with these instructions and the Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Construction-work-of-leisure-facilities./T43XQ85VXP To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/T43XQ85VXP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068041-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

45212110 - Leisure centre construction work

45242000 - Waterside leisure facilities construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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