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Riverside Country Park viewing platform, SEPT 2026, Rainham in Medway - Design & Build

Medway Council

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07 Sep 2026 at 12:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is procuring the design and construction of a new viewing platform at Sharps Green Pond, within Riverside Country Park in Rainham, Kent. This is a construction works requirement for a complete design-and-build solution, covering the platform facilities construction work identified under CPV 45255120. The council is seeking a specialist contractor able to develop the design and deliver the built platform at the country park location. The opportunity is a single works requirement rather than a multi-lot programme, and the stated delivery area is Medway, Kent. It is relevant to contractors with experience in the design and construction of visitor, access or viewing structures, particularly those able to manage both design responsibilities and on-site construction as one service.

The process has reached tender: Medway Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Bids may be submitted electronically through the Kent Business Portal. Enquiries had to be submitted by 2 October 2026 at 12:00, and tender responses were due by 5 October 2026 at 12:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 November 2026 to 30 November 2027. Its estimated value is £80,000 excluding VAT, or £96,000 including VAT. There is one lot. Offers will be evaluated on quality at 60% and price at 40%, with the price criterion referring to price including the stated 5% SV adjustment. The procurement is below the relevant threshold and is not divided into further lots.

This opportunity suits specialist design-and-build contractors that can take responsibility for producing the required design and constructing a new viewing platform in a public country-park setting. The work is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so it may be accessible to an established regional contractor as well as a larger construction business. Businesses should be able to coordinate design development, construction planning and site delivery, and demonstrate the practical capability to complete a visitor-facing platform facility. The single-package structure may suit firms that prefer to provide an integrated service rather than bid for separate design or construction elements. Contractors with relevant experience in platforms, outdoor visitor infrastructure, public-space structures or comparable construction works are likely to be best placed to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Riverside Country Park viewing platform, SEPT 2026, Rainham in Medway - Design & Build

Notice Description

Medway Council invites specialist contractors to tender for the design and build of a new viewing platform for Sharps Green Pond located at Riverside Country Park in Rainham, Kent.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f364
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084356-2026
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

45255120 - Platforms facilities construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Postcode Area
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

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