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title: "Gillingham Civic Square Public Realm Improvement Works_Pride In Place"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da28"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# Gillingham Civic Square Public Realm Improvement Works_Pride In Place

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da28

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## Summary

Medway Council, a sub-central government authority based in Chatham, has initiated an open procurement process titled "Gillingham Civic Square Public Realm Improvement Works_Pride In Place." Located in Gillingham, UKJ41, the project seeks to enhance the public realm of the High Street, Green Street, and Sapper Walk (ME7 1AU), including upgraded paving, rain gardens, surface finishes, seating, and improved landscaping. This tender, which is currently in the Tender stage, adopts the JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 and has an overall budget of £420,000. Interested businesses are required to submit their bids electronically through the Kent Business Portal by the deadline of 31st August 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the construction industry, particularly those skilled in public realm improvements and sustainable drainage solutions. Ideal candidates are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess a strong track record in executing projects that balance cost-efficiency with quality, as the evaluation criteria place a 55% weight on price and 40% on quality. Additionally, businesses offering innovative social value measures will also have an edge, as this accounts for 5% of the evaluation score. Given the project's emphasis on sustainability, firms specialising in ecological landscaping and urban design can particularly benefit from participating in this tender.

## Notice

Medway Council is seeking quotes from prospective suppliers for Gillingham Civic Square. Medway Council operates a fully electronic procurement process and requires all bidders refer to the most up to date documents located within the Kent Business Portal and direct any communications they may have through the same system to support the integrity and transparency of this activity. Gillingham Public Realm Improvements is the upgrading of an area of the High Street and part of Green Street and Sapper Walk ME7 1AU for Medway Council. The project will deliver an upgraded square with upgraded paving and new rain gardens to support sustainable drainage play. Works include upgraded surface finishes and edging, seating, lightning murals and a strengthened planting and tree strategy to improve shade, biodiversity and the overall setting. The contract is to be carried out using the JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 as issued by the Joint Contracts Tribunal incorporating the latest JCT published Amendments and other amendments as set out elsewhere in these Contract documents. The site is located at The High Street Gillingham ME7 1AU For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Construction-work./2GP423Y5PH To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/2GP423Y5PH

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073271-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| 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

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 14:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073271-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073271-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/2GP423Y5PH
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Construction-work./2GP423Y5PH
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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