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title: "Strood Wetside Refurbishment Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce63"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
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# Strood Wetside Refurbishment Works

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce63

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## Summary

Medway Council, located in Chatham, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Strood Wetside Refurbishment Works." This open competition, below threshold procurement is focused on construction work within the leisure facilities industry, specifically at the Strood Leisure Centre. Interested parties should note that the tender period concludes on 18th August 2026, with inquiries being accepted until 7th August 2026. The refurbishment works are expected to commence on 7th September 2026 and be completed by 30th October 2026. The estimated contract value is £360,000 gross, and the procurement aligns with Medway Council's legal framework under the UKPGA 2023/54.

The tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in the construction of leisure facilities to engage in projects that can promote business growth and establish a foothold in the public sector. With evaluation criteria favouring quality (65%) and price (30%), companies that can ensure high quality alongside cost efficiency are well-suited to participate. The procurement also allocates a 5% weight to social value measures, encouraging businesses that emphasize sustainable and community-benefiting practices to apply. This presents an appealing avenue for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public infrastructure domain.

## Notice

Medway Council ('The Authority') invites quotations for the provision of the refurbishment of Strood Leisure Centre's wetside area, as detailed in the Specification of Requirement and in accordance with these instructions and the Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Construction-work-of-leisure-facilities./T43XQ85VXP To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/T43XQ85VXP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068041-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities
- 45212110 - Leisure centre construction work
- 45242000 - Waterside leisure facilities construction work

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 07:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068041-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068041-2026
  20th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/T43XQ85VXP
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Construction-work-of-leisure-facilities./T43XQ85VXP
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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