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title: "Margate Main Sands Public Conveniences Refurbishment and new Build Facilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060aa3"
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# Margate Main Sands Public Conveniences Refurbishment and new Build Facilities

Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060aa3

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## Summary

Thanet District Council is inviting tenders for the refurbishment and construction of public conveniences at Margate Main Sands, situated in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKJ44 region. The procurement process, initiated on 2 March 2026, is in the tender update stage, with significant deadlines including the submission of clarifications by 10 March 2026 and final tender documents by 20 March 2026. The refurbishment involves upgrading Victorian subterranean WCs and building new accessible facilities at promenade level, aiming for a start in April 2026 and completion within 25 weeks. The procurement adopts the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 and occurs through an open competition, with evaluation based on price and quality. The contract is valued at £375,000 GBP, under a below-threshold open competition method.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses in the construction and refurbishment industry, particularly those specialising in public facilities and accessibility projects. Smaller businesses (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete due to the project's suitability criteria. The focus on site management and subcontractor coordination offers a platform for firms with expertise in high-profile locations and public service enhancements to demonstrate their capability, potentially leading to further local government contracts. Ensuring the timely delivery of these facilities before the peak spring and summer seasons could significantly boost the selected company's reputation and expand its portfolio in public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of "Refurbishment of Subterranean WC's and Construction of New Accessible Wc's at Promenade Level" and invites prospective bidders' to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements for the Margate Main Sands Public Conviences Refurbishment and new Build Tender. The Contract will be commenced and delivered within the out of season months and supports the public toilets (WC) improvement programme across the Isle of Thanet. The Victorian WCs below ground will be refurbished with separate male and female facilities. At the promenade level, fully accessible WC's and baby change facilities will be available. Public use of the WCs is of high importance for the spring and summer seasons. Therefore, excellent site management and sub-contractor management skills are required. The site is a high profile location providing one of two essential public conveniences serving Margate seafront. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon April 2026 a duration of 25 weeks. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to this notice and available for suppliers to download 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 10 March 2026. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 20 March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018188-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | £375,000 |
| 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 | TLJ44 East Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45215500 - Public conveniences
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 07:20 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018188-2026
- 21 Jan 2026 at 10:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005125-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018188-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005125-2026
  21st January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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