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title: "Westgate Road New Build 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05543f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Westgate Road New Build 2026

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05543f

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Westgate Road New Build 2026," managed by Dartford Borough Council, has reached the award stage. The project is centred on the construction of new dwellings at Westgate Road, Dartford, and involves building a block of flats along with associated housing units. The procurement falls under the "works" category and is located in the region of UKJ4, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 9th April 2026, with project execution scheduled from 1st May 2026 to 1st May 2028. This open competition followed a below-threshold procurement method, allowing a wide range of suppliers to present competitive bids.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in residential building projects. The project's scale and the procurement method create a conducive environment for businesses that offer innovative and cost-effective construction solutions. Suppliers like ENSIGNA CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, who secured the contract, can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation in public sector projects. Given the structured evaluation criteria emphasising both price and quality, firms with a robust track record in delivering high-quality, economically feasible construction solutions would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Construction of new dwellings at Westgate Road, Dartford to include construction of a block of flats and associated housing units.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032370-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,750,000 |
| Lots value | £3,750,000 |
| Awards value | £4,022,348 |
| Contracts value | £4,022,348 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | RIDGE AND PARTNERS LLP |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | West Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Woodstock and Bladon |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENSIGNA CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 11:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032370-2026
- 25 Feb 2026 at 12:32 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016861-2026
- 9 Jul 2025 at 13:45 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038641-2025
- 26 Jun 2025 at 13:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035434-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032370-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016861-2026
  25th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038641-2025
  9th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035434-2025
  26th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dartford.gov.uk
- http://www.ensigna.co.uk
- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- http://www.ridge.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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