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title: "Dover Discovery Centre - Walker Construction - Contract Sum - Refurbishment and Redevelopment Work"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-01-24"
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# Dover Discovery Centre - Walker Construction - Contract Sum - Refurbishment and Redevelopment Work

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf5104d8-0dec-4f7e-83a2-369b947fc8dc

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## Summary

Kent County Council has concluded the contracting process for the refurbishment and redevelopment work at Dover Discovery Centre, awarding a contract to Walker Construction (UK) Limited. This project falls within the construction industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award phase with the competitive procedure with negotiation method used for this above-threshold tender. The contract period begins on 8th April 2024 and ends on 23rd May 2025, with a total contract value of £5,322,236. Relevant key dates include the tender period ending on 23rd October 2023 and the award date on 16th February 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in refurbishment and redevelopment work. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria, while large companies like Walker Construction (UK) Limited have demonstrated their competitiveness in such projects. The selective procurement method ensures that only qualified entities with strong credentials are considered, promoting fair competition and potentially leading to high-quality project outcomes.

## Notice

Dover Discovery Centre - Walker Construction - Contract Sum - Refurbishment and Redevelopment Work

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c80e38b-7d23-44e8-85ae-c34a0892aaa3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2024 - 23 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,322,236 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,322,236 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALKER CONSTRUCTION (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c80e38b-7d23-44e8-85ae-c34a0892aaa3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c80e38b-7d23-44e8-85ae-c34a0892aaa3
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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