---
title: "Reconstruction of Section 3 (East Quay Ballast) - Whitstable"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a04d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# Reconstruction of Section 3 (East Quay Ballast) - Whitstable

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a04d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Reconstruction of Section 3 (East Quay Ballast) – Whitstable" has been undertaken by Canterbury City Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, classified as sub-central government. The Council's office is located at 14 Rose Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2UR. This project falls under the industry category of works, specifically coastal-defence works, and will be executed in the UKJ4 region, encompassing Whitstable. The procurement has concluded with an award made on 21st May 2026, and the contractor, Ovenden Allworks Ltd, will commence work in September 2026, spanning a contract period of 32 weeks. The procurement method employed was limited competition, below the threshold, and the contract value is approximately £1,008,622.87 excluding VAT, with all legal aspects aligned with the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender opens up significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in coastal-defence works and related civil engineering services. Given the scale and nature of the contract, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The project, being of considerable value and backed by a government entity, provides the selected contractor a platform to demonstrate capability and reliability, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar government projects. Business entities capable of delivering quality work within budget and on schedule can leverage this contract to bolster their portfolio and establish credibility in both local and broader markets.

## Notice

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of a Reconstruction of Section 3 (East Quay Ballast) - Whitstable and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence September 2026 and will continue for a period of 32 weeks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070344-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,008,622 |
| Contracts value | £1,008,622 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 2UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVENDEN ALLWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45243000 - Coastal-defence works

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 13:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070344-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 08:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047518-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070344-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047518-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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