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ESPLANADE GARDENS, ROCHESTER LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2026 at 14:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is overseeing a tender process for landscape improvements at Esplanade Gardens, Rochester, under an open competition procurement method. This tender, titled "ESPLANADE GARDENS, ROCHESTER LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS," falls within the 'works' category and focuses on landscaping work for parks. The project will require a single contract, not delivered in stages, commencing on 16th October 2026, with the possibility of extensions totalling up to one year. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids via the Delta Kent Business Portal by 27th August 2026, while enquiries should be made by 26th August 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs with expertise in landscaping and related works, due to the tender's focus on quality and price criteria. The project budget is set at £540,000 gross, providing a substantial financial opportunity for the winning bidder. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality landscaping solutions with competitive pricing will find this project particularly beneficial for growth and portfolio expansion. The accessibility to SMEs ensures that smaller enterprises are well-positioned to compete in this open procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESPLANADE GARDENS, ROCHESTER LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS

Notice Description

Landscape improvements and associated works including new playground at Esplanade Gardens, Rochester. Single contract with no staged delivery The Contract will be for an initial period of 0.5 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 1 years. The maximum contract term will therefore be 1 years. Submissions must be sent electronically via Delta on the Kent Business Portal. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted by the authority unless expressly agreed. Queries & Clarifications: Any queries must be addressed via Delta Kent Business Portal. https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial period of 0.5 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 1 years. The maximum contract term will therefore be 1 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d24b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069868-2026
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

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2026 - 16 Apr 2027 6-12 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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