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title: "Walpole Bay Beach Facilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060822"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# Walpole Bay Beach Facilities

Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060822

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## Summary

Thanet District Council is initiating a public procurement process for the construction of new beachfront facilities at Walpole Bay, Cliftonville, in the Thanet District. This procurement, titled "Walpole Bay Beach Facilities," falls under the "works" category, specifically focusing on public conveniences and promenade construction. The project is part of the council's Regeneration Project Portfolio and includes a small cafe, a toilet block with outdoor showers, and a community space made from shipping containers. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a tender period anticipated to start mid-February 2026, closing on 27 March 2026. Previous planning approval has been secured, and the opportunity will be facilitated through the Kent Business Portal. Interested suppliers should register on the portal to participate in this below-threshold, open competition procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in beachfront or public convenience facilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the contract's suitability for such organisations. The contract period is planned from 5 May 2026 to 4 November 2026, with a total project value of £800,000, exclusive of VAT (£960,000 gross). Companies with experience in similar projects within the UK, especially in coastal or regeneration developments, are well-suited to pursue this tender, facilitating growth by engaging in a project positioned to enhance local amenities and advance the council's objective of regeneration.

## Notice

Following recent Planning approval, Thanet District Council intends to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of construction works at Walpole Bay in the Thanet District. The bidder will construct a beachfront development on the Hodges Gap lower promenade at Walpole Bay, Cliftonville, as part of the council's Regeneration Project Portfolio. The works will include the construction of a new small cafe building with mezzanine seating area, separate toilet block with outdoor showers, and a shipping container based community space. Thanet District Council will be inviting prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements. This below threshold tender opportunity is anticipated to be issued in mid-February 2026. For more information about this project, please see the attached notice of planning permission and RIBA Stage 3 Design information for the development on Thanet District Council's Planning Portal. Important Information: Thanet District Council will use the Kent Business Portal for this procurement opportunity. For Suppliers to participate in the procurement opportunity, you will need to register on the Kent Business Portal. Please go to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and follow the registration process. The Council will issue a UK3 Below Threshold Tender Notice and repeat the reference to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004108-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 4 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLJ44 East Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45215500 - Public conveniences
- 45246500 - Promenade construction work

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 18:37 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004108-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004108-2026
  16th January 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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