---
title: "Manor Gatehouse - Lord Irving Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec9d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-02"
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# Manor Gatehouse - Lord Irving Works

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec9d

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## Summary

Dartford Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Manor Gatehouse - Lord Irving Works," which involves works to the Lord Irving Suite at Manor Gatehouse in Dartford. This procurement falls under the category of construction and civil engineering works and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKJ43 region. The process, initiated as a tender, progressed to the award stage and now features an active contract with G A HARPER LTD as the supplier. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below the threshold and without competition. Key dates include a contract start date on 3rd December 2025, with the contractual period extending until 1st March 2026, potentially reaching 1st September 2026 under circumstances warranting renewal. The contract is valued at £121,717.44 in net terms, with gross expenditure documented at £146,060.93.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for construction firms to engage with sub-central government projects. Specifically, businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering work can leverage this tender to enhance their portfolio and establish a foothold within the public sector. Given the direct awarding method and the below-threshold nature, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in construction works may find this opportunity particularly accessible, enabling them to grow by expanding their government contractual engagements. G A HARPER LTD, an SME based in Kent, has already capitalised on this opportunity, reflecting the potential benefits for similar businesses seeking to navigate the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Works to the Lord Irving Suite at the Manor Gatehouse building in Dartford

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079061-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,717 |
| Contracts value | £121,717 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | G A HARPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 16:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079061-2025
- 2 Dec 2025 at 10:34 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078781-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079061-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078781-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dartford.gov.uk
- http://www.gaharpers.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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