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title: "Dartford Town Centre - Westgate Village Development - Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0666dd"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Dartford Town Centre - Westgate Village Development - Works

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0666dd

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## Summary

Dartford Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Dartford Town Centre - Westgate Village Development - Works" in Dartford, UK. This procurement, falling under the industry category of construction works, is currently in the planning stage with an anticipated tender initiation on 19th March 2026. The project is set to revitalize the former Co-op site at Spital Street, including improvements to the public highway. Key features include the construction of 69 homes with 20% designated as affordable housing, commercial spaces, and entertainment facilities. Interested parties should note the deadline for expressions of interest, set for 14th April 2026, with the submission method detailed via the Kent Business Portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly firms specializing in residential development, commercial space, and urban revitalisation projects. The projected works, valued at up to £30 million, suggest business growth potential in areas such as multi-dwelling construction and public realm improvements. Companies experienced in handling large-scale projects, demonstrating robust financial standings, and capable of delivering sustainability and added value will find this opportunity appealing. The competitive flexible procedure allows for Pre-Qualification stages, emphasizing financial, experience, and compliance criteria, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses with a comprehensive service offering in construction and urban development.

## Notice

The project and development site area incorporates the former Co-op land and property, with the buildings demolished with the exception of the retained facade and partial building facing Spital Street. This extends, for the purpose of the Planning Application, to incorporate Orchard Street and the public highway in Spital Street where it is proposed that there are improvements and amendments to the Adopted Highway. The Council acquired the land and property from Homes England in June 2022 and in 2023, following a competitive process, appointed Peter Barber Architects to prepare a Feasibility Study to explore the options available in land use. A scheme was approved by the Council in 2024 that has been advanced to a Planning Application. Peter Barber Architects are currently developing the RIBA Stage 4 design. The project incorporates the following: - 69 homes in buildings (Blocks A-G) up to 4 storeys - 20% Affordable Housing (as Planning Policy) - Approximately 22,000 ft2 commercial (Class E Space) - Redevelopment of the former Co-op building to provide entertainment uses (8,500 ft2) - Public Realm For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Dartford:-Construction-work-for-houses./9SJ8ZK8955 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9SJ8ZK8955

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021594-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2026 - 19 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ACADEMY CONSULTING SOLUTIONS |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Sevenoaks |
| Electoral ward | Sevenoaks Town and St John's |
| Westminster constituency | Sevenoaks |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45211100 - Construction work for houses
- 45211300 - Houses construction work
- 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work
- 45211341 - Flats construction work

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 08:17 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021594-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021594-2026
  11th March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9SJ8ZK8955
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Dartford:-Construction-work-for-houses./9SJ8ZK8955
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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