--- title: "Affordable Homes Programme Phase 1 Contractor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc3afe50-4a59-415f-8e11-274cea60a7db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc3afe50-4a59-415f-8e11-274cea60a7db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc3afe50-4a59-415f-8e11-274cea60a7db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc3afe50-4a59-415f-8e11-274cea60a7db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-21" --- # Affordable Homes Programme Phase 1 Contractor Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc3afe50-4a59-415f-8e11-274cea60a7db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc3afe50-4a59-415f-8e11-274cea60a7db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc3afe50-4a59-415f-8e11-274cea60a7db.json) ## Summary Thanet District Council is initiating a public procurement process to select a Main Contractor for the Affordable Homes Programme Phase 1. This project involves the construction of 11 new residential units across five sites in the District of Thanet, with an estimated contract value of £2.5 million. The anticipated start date for the contract is 7 November 2017, and it is set to continue until the end of the Defects Rectification Period in June 2020. Interested tenderers must submit their documents by 14:00 hrs on 15 September 2017, under an open tender procedure. The construction work falls under the construction category and is designated for the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in residential development and social housing. Contractors with expertise in traditional building methods, particularly those familiar with the JCT Standard Building Contract, will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, smaller enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the nature of the tender may allow them to showcase their skills in a collaborative setting, given the requirements for teamwork and progress during the project's handover phase. ## Notice Thanet District Council is seeking to procure the role of Main Contractor for delivery of Phase 1 of its Affordable Homes Programme 2015-2018; 11 new build residential dwellings across 5no. sites within the District of Thanet. This contract shall be delivered traditionally and is estimated at PS2.5m. The specific requirements for the above are as follows: All dwellings within this programme are to be built to The Decent Home Standard and HCA Requirements and shall be retained within the Council's Housing Stock by the Employer and let promptly after Completion. Social landlord duties apply. The dwellings to be delivered are a mixture of flats, houses and bungalows on parcels of land currently or historically providing blocks of garages in established residential areas. The required work includes the demolition of existing garages, construction of new affordable homes and all associated external works, services, drainage and landscaping. Phase 1 units are to be delivered traditionally, in Sections, under a sealed JCT Standard Building Contract with Quantities 2016, incorporating Contractor Design as follows: Piled foundations, ground beams, substructure reinforcement, beam and block flooring and M&E installation.The Contractor shall be required to engage in progressive, collaborative preparation for Handover within the Delivery Team during the last three months of construction and the requirement for all documentation to be complete and approved, to achieve Completion. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 7 November 2017 and will continue to the end of Defects Rectification Period unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of an open tender. All tenders will be accepted subject to the tenderer providing suitable responses to grounds for Mandatory and Discretionary Rejection and that minimum standards are met as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria as set out in the Invitation To Tender document. Thanet District Council will be seeking to procure the role of Design and Build Contractor for Phase 2 and 3 of the Affordable Homes Programme in the next few months. All phases shall be delivered in sections. Phase 2: 14 Units, 3 sites and Phase 3: 26 units (majority flats), 2 sites. These Phases will be advertised shortly. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Suppliers should in first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. All procurement documents are attached to this notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00 hrs on Friday 15 September 2017. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the discussions area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00 hrs on Friday 8 September 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/182536f8-2fd9-43b6-858e-5ad3f31c3849 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Nov 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 21 Aug 2017 at 14:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/182536f8-2fd9-43b6-858e-5ad3f31c3849 - 7 Aug 2017 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/182536f8-2fd9-43b6-858e-5ad3f31c3849 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/182536f8-2fd9-43b6-858e-5ad3f31c3849 21st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.thanet.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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