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title: "SAP28 - Land Between Eythorne and Elvington - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c7f7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# SAP28 - Land Between Eythorne and Elvington - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME)

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c7f7

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## Summary

Dover District Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "SAP28 - Land Between Eythorne and Elvington - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME)." This procurement is classified under the services category and involves development services of real estate, with a gross value estimate of £1,800,000. The initiative is aimed at informing future procurement strategies for a piece of land situated between Eythorne and Elvington. The Council, based in Dover, is reaching out to interested parties to engage in a preliminary market engagement exercise. Key milestones include a deadline for returning completed questionnaires by 22nd July 2026. The subsequent procurement stages are planned to commence from January 2027 with the contract expected to run until the end of June 2028.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in real estate development services to engage with a public sector project that could enhance their portfolio and growth opportunities. Companies specialising in large-scale development, urban planning, or related fields will find this project particularly aligning with their expertise. With a substantial budget allocated, businesses that can provide innovative and sustainable solutions for land development will be well-positioned to compete in the procurement process and contribute to the Council's strategic goals. Engaging in the preliminary market engagement exercise will allow potential bidders to influence the procurement strategy effectively.

## Notice

Dover District Council ("the Council") is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement ("PME") to inform the future procurement strategy for SAP28 - Land Between Eythorne and Elvington. Interested parties can request a copy of the Council's Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise by emailing procurement@dover.gov.uk . Completed copies of the questionnaire must be completed and returned to majorprojects@dover.gov.uk before noon on the 22nd July 26. To view this notice, please click here:

### Planning Information

Interested parties can request a copy of the Council's Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise by emailing procurement@dover.gov.uk . Completed copies of the questionnaire must be completed and returned to majorprojects@dover.gov.uk before noon on the 22nd July 26.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064907-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70110000 - Development services of real estate

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 15:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064907-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064907-2026
  9th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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