---
title: "Repairs to Victorian Bridges Russel Gardens, Dover"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b94"
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buyer: "DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# Repairs to Victorian Bridges Russel Gardens, Dover

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b94

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## Summary

Dover District Council is seeking a contractor to undertake repairs to Victorian Bridges at Russel Gardens, Dover. This procurement process, initiated by tender, falls under the "Construction work" industry category, with specific focus on "Footbridge construction work". The location of the project is Dover, situated within the UKJ44 region of the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the Tender stage, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st May 2026, lasting for a duration of 15 weeks. Interested parties must submit their completed tenders electronically via the Kent Business Portal by noon on 17th March 2026. Potential tenderers are encouraged to send inquiries up until 10th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure, particularly those experienced in bridge and footbridge construction work. The project offers a contract valued at £300,000, aiming to attract bids from small and medium-sized enterprises. The procurement method is open, allowing for broad competition. The award criteria focus heavily on both price (70%) and quality (30%), making this an attractive proposal for companies that can deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Businesses seeking to grow their portfolio within public sector infrastructure will find this tender appealing.

## Notice

Dover District Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable Contractor to carry out Repairs to the Victorian Bridges at Russel Gardens, Dover and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st May 2026 and will continue for a period of 15 weeks. Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. The completed ITT response is to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 hours on 17th March 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Kent Business Portal portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/??notice-title??/BEA497SX9U To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/BEA497SX9U For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Construction-work./BEA497SX9U To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BEA497SX9U

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016682-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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 | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45221113 - Footbridge construction work

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 19:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016682-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016682-2026
  24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BEA497SX9U
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Construction-work./BEA497SX9U
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/BEA497SX9U
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/??notice-title??/BEA497SX9U
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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