--- title: "Walpole Bay Beach Facilities" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0665ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0665ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0665ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0665ac.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALPOLE BAY BEACH FACILITIES" published: "2026-04-22" --- # Walpole Bay Beach Facilities Buyer: WALPOLE BAY BEACH FACILITIES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0665ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0665ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0665ac.json) ## Summary Walpole Bay Beach Facilities, under Thanet District Council, is actively engaging in the procurement process for a contractor to develop and enhance beach facilities at Walpole Bay in Margate, United Kingdom. The project will encompass the construction of a new café, public toilets, showers, and a community hub to support various activities, including enterprise, health, wellbeing, and educational programmes. With the procurement stage identified as tender, the formal tender submission deadline has been extended to 6 May 2026, with the anticipated contract start date set for July 2026, extending for a six-month period. Interested suppliers must download and complete procurement documents from the Kent Business Portal in adherence to the instructions issued. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in construction, civil engineering, building installation, and related trades, offering a gross value of £966,000. Businesses specialising in mechanical installations, plumbing, electrical work, and building completion will find this tender particularly attractive, alongside those focused on providing community and public conveniences. The procurement method is open, operating below the threshold with key criteria focusing on price (60%) and quality (40%), making it suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender could be a lucrative opportunity for growing businesses to expand their portfolio and enhance their presence in the public sector domain. ## Notice Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a contractor for Walpole Bay Beach Facilities. This will include contractor design portions (CDP) as detailed within the Tender Documents. The project will deliver new beach facilities on the lower promenade at Walpole Bay. The development will include a cafe, toilets, showers and provide a hub to support enterprise, community, health and wellbeing, and education activity. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon July 2026 for a duration of 6 Months. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to the instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender documents. Please note a UK3: Planned procurement notice was published for Walpole Bay Beach Facilities. The notice identifier is : 2026/S 000-004108. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036542-2026 | | 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 | 22 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £805,000 | | Lots value | £805,000 | | 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 | WALPOLE BAY BEACH FACILITIES | | 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 | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45300000 - Building installation work - 45400000 - Building completion work ## Release History - 22 Apr 2026 at 11:14 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036542-2026 - 26 Mar 2026 at 17:19 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028191-2026 - 9 Mar 2026 at 16:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021052-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036542-2026 22nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028191-2026 26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021052-2026 9th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk - 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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