--- title: "Radford House - External Facade Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d15321f5-0773-4f9b-8625-361de22e0ee4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d15321f5-0773-4f9b-8625-361de22e0ee4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d15321f5-0773-4f9b-8625-361de22e0ee4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d15321f5-0773-4f9b-8625-361de22e0ee4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAMSGATE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-29" --- # Radford House - External Facade Works Buyer: RAMSGATE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d15321f5-0773-4f9b-8625-361de22e0ee4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d15321f5-0773-4f9b-8625-361de22e0ee4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d15321f5-0773-4f9b-8625-361de22e0ee4.json) ## Summary Ramsgate Town Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for the external façade works of Radford House, a public facility previously known as the Old Fire Station, located at 18-20 Effingham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9AT. This project falls under the construction industry category and is part of a broader redevelopment initiative. The procurement process is at the tender amendment stage, with submissions closing on 5 June 2026. The open procurement method is being used to invite tenders above the threshold amount, with a contract value estimated at £175,000 GBP. The anticipated contract period is from 15 June 2026 to 7 September 2026, allowing interested parties a defined timeline to prepare their bids and execute the necessary works. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for experienced contractors within the construction sector. The project demands a high level of expertise in repair and maintenance to prevent building deterioration, implement change-of-use proposals, and restore heritage features. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of demonstrating relevant experience and technical capability. By fulfilling this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio with a publicly visible project that underscores heritage preservation and modern redevelopment. ## Notice Ramsgate Town Council will be appointing a contractor to undertake remedial works to the external facade of Radford House. The works are located at the public facility in Ramsgate - previously the Old Fire Station, at 18-20 Effingham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9AT. The exterior works are part of a wider redevelopment of the site, which will include internal alterations to the building, and temporary technicians accommodation (under separate contracts to follow) The requirement of the repair and maintenance works is to ensure the deterioration of the building is prevented, the change of use proposals are implemented and heritage features of the original building are protected and restored. The contractor is to undertake repair and maintenance works as listed within the attached documents. All works shall be undertaken in accordance with the client's consultant's approval. The works need to be undertaken by an experienced contractor that have the necessary skills and experience to undertake the works as required. The contractor will need to demonstrate their experience as part of their tender return. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33758a5e-b37b-47cf-999a-b16309b4adbd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 7 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | 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 | RAMSGATE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | BROADSTAIRS | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT10 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 29 May 2026 at 08:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33758a5e-b37b-47cf-999a-b16309b4adbd - 15 May 2026 at 09:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33758a5e-b37b-47cf-999a-b16309b4adbd - 15 May 2026 at 08:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33758a5e-b37b-47cf-999a-b16309b4adbd - 13 May 2026 at 09:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33758a5e-b37b-47cf-999a-b16309b4adbd - 1 May 2026 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33758a5e-b37b-47cf-999a-b16309b4adbd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33758a5e-b37b-47cf-999a-b16309b4adbd 29th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f4105e3-cdc1-4bf6-ad88-b4efac397a5c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce2c33d4-8a0b-4221-ad6f-9aabb0fc6390 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/593c092e-be95-4d7f-b2ac-8b2b9207b5a1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/287fc014-70f0-49b0-be37-39f519e5f17c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64fa1b85-39bf-404f-9466-5e174fa0a600 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4df8395-4835-4507-b413-66e852a1ea7e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8882d599-875b-4e89-915a-9c8c1a62bd03 Previous version redacted. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef231142-72a7-4847-a281-a18aefb58e10 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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