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Tender

03 Aug 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council, a sub-central government authority based in Chatham, has initiated an open procurement process titled "Gillingham Civic Square Public Realm Improvement Works_Pride In Place." Located in Gillingham, UKJ41, the project seeks to enhance the public realm of the High Street, Green Street, and Sapper Walk (ME7 1AU), including upgraded paving, rain gardens, surface finishes, seating, and improved landscaping. This tender, which is currently in the Tender stage, adopts the JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 and has an overall budget of £420,000. Interested businesses are required to submit their bids electronically through the Kent Business Portal by the deadline of 31st August 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the construction industry, particularly those skilled in public realm improvements and sustainable drainage solutions. Ideal candidates are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess a strong track record in executing projects that balance cost-efficiency with quality, as the evaluation criteria place a 55% weight on price and 40% on quality. Additionally, businesses offering innovative social value measures will also have an edge, as this accounts for 5% of the evaluation score. Given the project's emphasis on sustainability, firms specialising in ecological landscaping and urban design can particularly benefit from participating in this tender.

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Notice Title

Gillingham Civic Square Public Realm Improvement Works_Pride In Place

Notice Description

Medway Council is seeking quotes from prospective suppliers for Gillingham Civic Square. Medway Council operates a fully electronic procurement process and requires all bidders refer to the most up to date documents located within the Kent Business Portal and direct any communications they may have through the same system to support the integrity and transparency of this activity. Gillingham Public Realm Improvements is the upgrading of an area of the High Street and part of Green Street and Sapper Walk ME7 1AU for Medway Council. The project will deliver an upgraded square with upgraded paving and new rain gardens to support sustainable drainage play. Works include upgraded surface finishes and edging, seating, lightning murals and a strengthened planting and tree strategy to improve shade, biodiversity and the overall setting. The contract is to be carried out using the JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 as issued by the Joint Contracts Tribunal incorporating the latest JCT published Amendments and other amendments as set out elsewhere in these Contract documents. The site is located at The High Street Gillingham ME7 1AU For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Construction-work./2GP423Y5PH To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/2GP423Y5PH

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073271-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 1-6 months
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

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