--- title: "Margate Skatepark Design and Build" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c6c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055c6c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055c6c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055c6c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-01" --- # Margate Skatepark Design and Build Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c6c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055c6c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055c6c.json) ## Summary Thanet District Council is inviting tenders for the design and construction of a skatepark in Margate, Kent under a JCT Design and Build contract. The contract aims to deliver a skatepark that aligns with local aspirations, addresses various skill levels, and meets planning approval, all within the project budget and timelines. The procurement stage is at the tender update phase, with clarifications being accepted until 1st September 2025 and tenders to be submitted by 9th September 2025. The estimated contract value is £1,320,000 gross. The process will operate through open competition, evaluating submissions based on quality and price criteria. The contract is scheduled to commence in October 2025, concluding in mid-July 2026, with a subsequent defects period of three months. Potential suppliers can access all relevant procurement documents via the Kent Business Portal. This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for specialist contractors experienced in constructing recreational sports facilities. It offers exposure to public procurement processes and the chance to enhance reputational standing with a regional public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to reserved participation. The project aligns with landscaping, construction, and architectural services, making it ideal for businesses specialising in these areas. Completing the skatepark project could also forge future partnerships and unlock further opportunities within the public sector. ## Notice For the provision of a Skatepark build in Margate, Kent. The Employer will enter into a JCT Design and Build contract with the successful specialist contractor with the experience, track record, capability and capacity to deliver a skatepark new build of the scale and complexity outlined in the Appendix A - Specification. The contract will include consultations and engagement activity to ensure the proposed design meets with local aspirations, has a degree of challenge to suit all levels of abilities, will achieve planning approval and can be delivered within the project budget and timescales. (the project needs to be delivered and operational by mid July 2026, with a 3 month defects period). The Contract is anticipated to commence upon October 2025 for a duration of 12 Months. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 01 September 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 09 September 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045024-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,100,000 | | Lots value | £1,100,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas - 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities - 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work - 45262600 - Miscellaneous special-trade construction work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2025 at 08:10 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045024-2025 - 9 Jul 2025 at 17:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038763-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045024-2025 1st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038763-2025 9th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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