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title: "Orchard Theatre Roof Works - Air intake and extract system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065fa1"
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buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-21"
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# Orchard Theatre Roof Works - Air intake and extract system

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065fa1

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## Summary

Dartford Borough Council, based at the Civic Centre in Home Gardens, Dartford, United Kingdom, is overseeing the procurement of roof works on the Orchard Theatre, involving the air intake and extract system. The contract falls under the services category, specifically heating-system design services, and was executed as a direct procurement method without competition, due to its below-threshold status. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 3rd March 2026 to 30th November 2026. This project addresses the building's fire strategy requirements following a CFD smoke modelling exercise, ensuring the theatre's safety and compliance with current regulations.

The opportunities arising from this tender are particularly beneficial for SMEs specializing in heating-system design services. Although the procurement was conducted without competition, similar future projects may favour specialty contractors well-versed in ventilation and fire safety compliance within theatre environments. Business growth can be targeted by engaging with public authorities like Dartford Borough Council, as this enables visibility and credibility in the sector, fostering possible collaborations or lead generations for new bespoke projects within the area or beyond. Engaging with established councils can reinforce a business's expertise in delivering tailored solutions meeting safety and operational needs effectively.

## Notice

Following CFD smoke modelling exercise, in order to satisfy the Fire Strategy for the building, a design for the additional air intake and extract to the theatre auditorium was needed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036207-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CAR PARK SYSTEMS; CAR PARKING SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71321200 - Heating-system design services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 14:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036207-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 13:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018453-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036207-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018453-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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