This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 13:59

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Canterbury City Council for the project titled "Westbrook Outfall - Refacing," under the industry category of coastal-defence works. The project location is in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage with a contract being awarded to OVENDEN ALLWORKS LIMITED. The procurement followed a "Below threshold - unknown" method and was not above the financial threshold. All associated documentation and contract signing were completed by 24th July 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 1st October 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £149,662.98.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and coastal engineering. Companies experienced in reinforced concrete work would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The engagement in this project offers potential growth by increasing portfolio visibility and expertise in public infrastructure projects. As a small to medium enterprise, OVENDEN ALLWORKS LIMITED was successfully awarded the contract, highlighting the accessibility of such tenders for SMEs looking to expand their public sector projects, especially within the UK's sub-central government procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Westbrook Outfall - Refacing

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the undertaking of refacing the Westbrook Outfall in re-enforced concrete and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d373
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070379-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45243000 - Coastal-defence works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,719 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£124,719 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Oct 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
CANTERBURY CITY 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
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
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
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVENDEN ALLWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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