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title: "SC21109 - Dover Discovery Centre Redevelopment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035465"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-21"
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# SC21109 - Dover Discovery Centre Redevelopment

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035465

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## Summary

The Kent County Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Dover Discovery Centre Redevelopment" project, which falls under the building installation work category. This procurement process, categorised as works, is at the active tender stage with submissions due by 19 August 2022. The project aims to refurbish the Dover Discovery Centre, improving community services while securing the long-term future of the facilities. The selected contractor will manage and coordinate on-site construction, with a contract duration of 360 days post-award. For any interested parties, submissions must be made electronically.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly those with expertise in building refurbishments and community developments. Businesses specialising in quality-driven construction and project management, especially those experienced with public sector contracts or similar community-focused projects, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance visibility and expand networks within the Kent region, supported by the Council's goals to uplift local infrastructure and services.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of single main contractor via a Competitive Tender with Negotiation procedure who will be responsible for completing/co-ordinating the design and delivery/management of on-site construction works. The tender process will be based on a quality and costs evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019901-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45300000 - Building installation work

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019901-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=0f9deb47-8af3-ec11-8115-005056b64545

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