--- title: "Docking Station" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98ec7a2d-dcdf-40db-ab76-59cf4994086a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98ec7a2d-dcdf-40db-ab76-59cf4994086a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98ec7a2d-dcdf-40db-ab76-59cf4994086a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98ec7a2d-dcdf-40db-ab76-59cf4994086a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF KENT" published: "2023-10-20" --- # Docking Station Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98ec7a2d-dcdf-40db-ab76-59cf4994086a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98ec7a2d-dcdf-40db-ab76-59cf4994086a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98ec7a2d-dcdf-40db-ab76-59cf4994086a.json) ## Summary The University of Kent is seeking a multidisciplinary team to develop a Docking Station creative centre located in Chatham's Historic Dockyard. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on November 20, 2023. The project falls under the CPV classification "Building construction work" and aims to create new digital production studios, education opportunities, and a public events programme. This tender opportunity is suited for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those experienced in building art and cultural facilities, university buildings, or historical monuments. The University of Kent is the buying organization, based in Canterbury, Kent. The tender uses a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be prepared to deliver high-quality construction work and meet the specified deadlines outlined in the tender period. ## Notice The University of Kent have appointed a multidisciplinary team to develop the design of the Docking Station - a proposed high quality creative centre which brings together state-of-the-art commercial digital production studios, support for local businesses, new education and training opportunities as well as a public programme of events and activities. The proposal is for these facilities to be located on a single site on the Interface Development Land adjacent to Chatham's Historic Dockyard. These functions will be split between the former Police Section House (Grade II Listed, Scheduled Monument) and the land within its curtilage - where a new Digital Production Studio building and public realm is proposed. The proposals are for approximately 817 sqm (GIA) of refurbished space in the former Section House; comprised of Exhibition, Cafe, Entrance, hireable meeting space, and associated ancillary spaces on the Ground Floor; with post-production studios, office, co-working and communal space on the upper floors. Meanwhile, the proposed Digital Production Studios building includes approximately 735 sqm (GIA) of floor space. This comprises three studios, green rooms/dressing rooms, production offices and technical space, plus associated facilities. The Planning Description of Development is as follows: "Part demolition and conversion of the former Police Section House for exhibition space, cafe, meeting space, post-production studios, office and co-working space (mixed-use). The development of a digital production studio (Sui Generis) and the installation of rooftop PV panels. A single storey link extension, construction of vehicular access, substation, hard and soft landscaping and associated works". ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e2e9d9-3a6e-499d-b739-7f4667072f6e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Nov 2023 - 22 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF KENT | | Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT2 7NZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Canterbury | | Electoral ward | Blean Forest | | Westminster constituency | Canterbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings - 45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work - 45212320 - Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances - 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings ## Release History - 20 Oct 2023 at 12:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e2e9d9-3a6e-499d-b739-7f4667072f6e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e2e9d9-3a6e-499d-b739-7f4667072f6e 20th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=74251&B=UNIVERSITYKENT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97209 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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