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title: "Dartford Town Centre - Westgate Village Development - Construction Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067603"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Dartford Town Centre - Westgate Village Development - Construction Works

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067603

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## Summary

Dartford Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring a contractor for the Westgate Village Development Construction Works, a significant project aimed at revitalising Dartford Town Centre. The project involves building 69 homes across several blocks, up to 4 storeys high, with 20% allocated as affordable housing, alongside approximately 20,000ft² of commercial space and redeveloped entertainment facilities. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 23 April 2026 and an award period conclusion on 14 October 2026. The procurement method being employed is an open competitive flexible procedure, promising a transparent and proportionate assessment before inviting a shortlist to tender, without an initial budget commitment, and followed by a cabinet decision on progressing to invitation to tender stage.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for construction firms, particularly those with experience in multi-dwelling developments and commercial space projects, to expand their operations in a thriving area. The council's commitment to redevelopment provides a chance for businesses with expertise in sustainability, public realm improvement, and commercial space optimisation to showcase their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, highlighting Dartford's openness to varied business propositions. Businesses focusing on health, safety, compliance, and providing added value will find themselves well-positioned to compete, potentially securing a contract valued at £30 million gross.

## Notice

The Council intends to procure the main building contractor for the Westgate Village Development. The Project and development site area incorporates the former Co-op land and property with the buildings demolished with 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 that was Validated in January 2026. The project incorporates the following: 1.69 homes in buildings (Blocks A-G) up to 4 storeys 2.20% Affordable Housing (as Planning Policy) 3.Approximately 20,000ft2 commercial (Class E Space) 4.Redevelopment of the former Co-op building to provide entertainment uses (Approximately 8,500ft2) 5.Public Realm 6.Improvement to Orchard Street Adopted Highway.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028307-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 1 Apr 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45211100 - Construction work for houses
- 45211300 - Houses construction work
- 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work
- 45211341 - Flats construction work

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 09:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028307-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028307-2026
  27th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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