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title: "SC21109 - Dover Discovery Centre Redevelopment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83892b0c-6316-4d6d-b86c-4ce2ed537797"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-21"
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# SC21109 - Dover Discovery Centre Redevelopment

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83892b0c-6316-4d6d-b86c-4ce2ed537797

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## Summary

The Kent County Council is planning the SC21109 - Dover Discovery Centre Redevelopment project, which involves a £5.5 million refurbishment of the existing facility to enhance community services and improve public access to Dover's heritage assets. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 19 August 2022. The project is classified under the construction work industry and is expected to transition to the tender stage with a competitive procedure involving negotiations, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for construction firms and contractors specialising in refurbishment projects, particularly those focusing on community and heritage services. The planned upgrades will demand expertise in mechanical and electrical services, building infrastructure, and interior renovations. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in similar public projects could find this an advantageous avenue for growth and strategic engagement with local government initiatives.

## Notice

The project has been in development for several years, with careful planning to achieve the goals of both Council's to support the population of Dover at the heart of the decisions made.The benefits that the project will bring include enhanced services for the community and an improvement to the building infrastructure, securing the long term future of the facilities on site through much needed investment. This project requires a refurbishment of the Dover Discovery Centre including replacement of the life expired roof and mechanical/electrical services, with internal refurbishment to create a new community services hub for Dover residents whilst improving public access to heritage and archaeological assets. Once the building works are completed, it is planned that all services will reoccupy the building during December 2023 The Authority is using the competitive procedure with negotiation (CPN) process, pursuant to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41ee6784-933b-4bb7-8e62-ab4f841c4e77 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| 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

- 21 Jul 2022 at 13:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41ee6784-933b-4bb7-8e62-ab4f841c4e77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41ee6784-933b-4bb7-8e62-ab4f841c4e77
  21st July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0f9deb47-8af3-ec11-8115-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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