--- title: "Control Centre Expansion & Refurbishment Works of Current Structure" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066327" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066327" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066327.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066327.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-05" --- # Control Centre Expansion & Refurbishment Works of Current Structure Buyer: SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066327 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066327) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066327.json) ## Summary Swale Borough Council has issued a tender for the expansion and refurbishment of their Control Centre located in Sittingbourne, Kent. This procurement process, falling under the construction industry category, seeks to augment the facility to meet increasing operational demands. The project will commence on 6th April 2026 and may extend until 31st October 2026 if necessary. Potential bidders must submit their expressions of interest by 9:00 am on 16th March 2026. The tender stage is active, following an accelerated procedure due to urgent operational needs after a previous unfulfilled procurement attempt. Interested parties may arrange site visits on 10th or 13th March 2026 to better understand the scope of work. This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure refurbishment. Enterprises equipped with capabilities in operational facility enhancement, particularly those experienced in handling accelerated project timelines, are well-suited for this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the contract promising substantial rewards given its focus on modernising essential operational facilities. With a gross value of £300,000, the open competition procurement method provides a competitive landscape where both price and quality are pivotal award criteria, each weighted at 60% and 40% respectively. ## Notice Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to tender for Control Centre Expansion & Refurbishment Works of Current Structure The contract will entail delivering a fully operational and compliant expansion of the Swale Control Centre facility to accommodate increasing operational demands. This will involve refurbishing the existing infrastructure, which includes the addition of upgraded kitchen facilities and restrooms, along with the establishment of a new office and dedicated server room. The expansion will also introduce a state-of-the-art control centre, significantly enhancing the room's capacity and size, and incorporating a meeting room and a private breakout area for staff. The contract shall commence on 06/04/2026 and terminate on 31/07/2026. The council may extend the opportunity for a further 3 months. The bidder/s who submit/s the Most Advantageous Tender will be awarded the contract. Expressions of Interest and the Invitation to Tender document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and the closing date for the ITT is 09:00am on 16/03/2026. All communication / clarifications must be submitted via the e-tendering portal. Site visit to the Control Centre, St Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, can be arranged on 10/03/2026 or 13/03/2026. Please request through the portal. This tender is being issued with a shortened 10-day submission period due to operational urgency. The previous procurement process did not result in an awardable submission, and the Authority must secure the service within a limited timeframe to avoid disruption to critical operations. In accordance with s54(3) of The Procurement Act for accelerated procurement procedures, the authority considers that the circumstances justify a reduced tender period. The urgency arises from the need to maintain continuity of service and ensure compliance with statutory and operational obligations. The revised tender documentation remains substantially the same as the previous issue, and suppliers who were aware of or participated in the earlier process should already be familiar with the requirement, allowing them to respond within the accelerated timescale. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The Authority reserves the right to directly award additional or repeat, goods, works or services in accordance with Schedule 5, paragraph 8 of the Act. Renewal: The Council may extend the contract for periods of up to 3 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019966-2026 | | 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 | 5 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | £250,000 | | 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 | SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SITTINGBOURNE, KENT | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME10 3HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Swale | | Electoral ward | Roman | | Westminster constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 5 Mar 2026 at 14:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019966-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019966-2026 5th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/UG9DZSGVB7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/UG9DZSGVB7 Access Code : UG9DZSGVB7 If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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