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title: "Former Debenhams Enabling Works"
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# Former Debenhams Enabling Works

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-089798a7-d409-42fb-8aee-c67d0a05f425

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## Summary

Medway Council has initiated a tender process for enabling works at the former Debenhams department store in Chatham. The project involves stripping out the store back to its shell, including the removal of partitions, floor coverings, ceilings, and mechanical and electrical (M&E) services. This opportunity falls under the Construction work industry category (CPV 45000000) and is located in England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £700,000 GBP, will commence on 3rd March 2025 and span an initial period of 6 months, with the possibility of a 6-month extension. The tender stage of the procurement process is currently active, with the tender period ending on 13th December 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for experienced and professional contractors, particularly those specialising in construction and deconstruction services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given their suitability for the project. The open procurement method allows for wide participation, offering a competitive chance for qualifying businesses to secure a substantial contract, leading to enhanced business credibility and potential for future public sector works.

## Notice

Medway Council wish to appoint an experienced and professional contractor to undertake the enabling works requirement at the former Debenhams department store in Chatham. The reuqirement is to strip out of former department store back to shell. Works include removal of existing partitions, floor covers, ceilings and M&E services/ . The Contract will be for an initial period of 6 months with an option to extend for a further period up to a total of 6 months. The maximum contract term will therefore be 1 year. The contract is anticipated to commence from the 3rd March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a0eb32-a590-43a0-9445-88d2000cdae1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a0eb32-a590-43a0-9445-88d2000cdae1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a0eb32-a590-43a0-9445-88d2000cdae1
  13th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=92c0b53d-a3a1-ef11-8132-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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