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Repairs to Victorian Bridges Russel Gardens, Dover

Location: CanterburyBuyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Stage: Tender Date: 24th February 2026 (6 days ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Dover District Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable Contractor to carry out Repairs to the Victorian Bridges at Russel Gardens, Dover and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st May 2026 and will continue for a period of 15 weeks. Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. The completed ITT response is to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 hours on 17th March 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Kent Business Portal portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/??notice-title??/BEA497SX9U To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/BEA497SX9U For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: (read more...)

Summary: Dover District Council is seeking a contractor to undertake repairs to Victorian Bridges at Russel Gardens, Dover. This procurement process, initiated by tender, falls under the "Construction work" industry category, with specific focus on "Footbridge construction work". The location of the project is Dover, situated within the UKJ44 region of the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the Tender stage, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st May 2026, lasting for a duration of 15 weeks. Interested parties must submit their completed tenders electronically via the Kent Business Portal by noon on 17th March 2026. Potential tenderers are encouraged to send inquiries up until 10th March 2026.

Tender deadline: 17th March 2026 15 days remaining

Port of Dover - External Audit Services

Location: CanterburyBuyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD
Stage: Planning Date: 20th February 2026 (1 week ago) Value: Not specified Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: The legal duties, powers and obligations of the Board are derived from national legislation, its own acts of Parliament and a variety of statutory instruments relating to the operation of ports. The business does not have shareholders. Nevertheless, the Board is accountable to its stakeholders for the performance of its duties and it encourages regular dialogue with its different groups of them in the furtherance of its objectives. The DHB group currently comprises Dover Harbour Board, Port of Dover Cargo Limited (10333520), Core Operational and Services Team Limited (11209566), Dover Developments Limited (09206042), Dover Waterfront Limited (09437228) (dormant) and Port of Dover Limited (07087839) (dormant). All subsidiary companies are 100% owned. DHB wishes to appoint a service provider to deliver external audit services to DHB which will include: (read more...)

Summary: The Dover Harbour Board is currently in the planning stage for procuring external audit services, as indicated in a recent procurement notice dated 20th February 2026. This initiative falls under the category of accounting and auditing services, aiming to support the Port of Dover and its subsidiaries. The procurement process is being conducted through a selective competitive flexible procedure, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 10th April 2026. Located in Dover, United Kingdom, the contract period for this service is expected to start on 1st September 2026 and continue until 31st August 2030, with potential renewals extending up to 2032.

Future notice: 16th March 2026 14 days remaining

Equipment & Machinery Servicing

Location: CanterburyBuyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Stage: Tender Date: 18th February 2026 (2 weeks ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Equipment & Machinery Servicing - to provide an Annual Service and Repairs Plan for Dover District Council's Equipment and Machinery for the Grounds Maintenance Team. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./A92VM46UF9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/A92VM46UF9

Summary: Dover District Council, a sub-central public authority, is inviting tenders for their 'Equipment & Machinery Servicing' contract, aimed at providing an annual service and repair plan for the grounds maintenance team’s equipment and machinery. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically focused on repair and maintenance services. The tender process is currently in the 'active' stage, with submission deadlines culminating on 18 March 2026, while enquiries must be submitted by 11 March 2026. Located in Dover, UKJ44 region, this open competition is conducted under Below Threshold regulations with electronic submission allowed through the Kent Business Portal.

Tender deadline: 18th March 2026 16 days remaining

Gym Equipment

Location: CanterburyBuyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Stage: Planning Date: 17th February 2026 (2 weeks ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: The University of Kent is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) activity in accordance with Section 16 of the Procurement Act 2023. The current fitness suite equipment is up to 12 years old and currently not under warranty. With cardiovascular equipment failing regularly and parts and servicing obsolete or slow machines are placed out of order frequently awaiting attention from Core Health & Fitness Technicians or awaiting parts that can take weeks to ship and arrive. The purpose of this engagement is to develop an understanding of the available market, commercial models, costs, risks and delivery options for the provision of gym equipment. The University has not yet decided whether the requirement will be met through purchase, lease, lease to buy or another arrangement. Information gathered from this (read more...)

Summary: The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, Kent, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for gym equipment. This process involves a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) activity under Section 16 of the Procurement Act 2023. The engagement aims to explore available commercial models, costs, risks, and delivery options for replacing out-of-warranty fitness suite equipment. The deadline for responses to this engagement is 24th February 2026, with a potential procurement exercise to commence in the week of 9th March 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category and is above threshold, with the successful contract period set to begin on 1st July 2026 and end on 30th June 2031. The industry categories relevant to this tender include fitness, gymnasium, and leisure equipment.

Future notice: 9th March 2026 7 days remaining

Installation of Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Bollards - University Plaza

Location: CanterburyBuyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Stage: Tender Date: 16th February 2026 (2 weeks ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: This opportunity is for the engagement of a competent, experienced contractor to undertake the work to plaza is located in the centre of the University's Canterbury Campus and the surrounding buildings will remain active throughout the course of the works.

Summary: The University of Kent, a prominent public authority based in Canterbury, Kent, is currently at the tender stage of procuring works for the installation of hostile vehicle mitigation bollards at the University Plaza. This project is located at the university's centre within the Canterbury Campus, and surrounding buildings will remain operational throughout the works. The procurement method is open competition, classified as below threshold, offering an estimated contract value of £100,000 to £120,000. Prospective bidders should note key deadlines: the tender submission period ends on 16 March 2026, with all enquiries concluding by 9 March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 22 June 2026 and conclude on 18 September 2026, with potential renewal lasting until 18 September 2027.

Tender deadline: 16th March 2026 14 days remaining

Lift Modernisation - Block D Templeman Library

Location: CanterburyBuyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Stage: Tender Date: 13th February 2026 (2 weeks ago) Value: £500K-£1M Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: This opportunity is for the engagement of a competent, experienced contractor to undertake the modernisation of an existing 5 storey lift located in Block D, Templeman Library. Templeman Library is located in the centre of the University's Canterbury Campus and the library and surrounding buildings will remain active throughout the course of the works.

Summary: The University of Kent is inviting tenders for the modernisation of a lift in Block D of the Templeman Library located in the Canterbury Campus. This opportunity falls under the industry category of lift installation work, and the procurement method is an open competition, though it is below threshold. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 16th March 2026, at noon, with the enquiry period ending on 9th March 2026. The value of the contract is estimated at £630,000, part of the public authority spending under central government. The contract will commence on 22nd June 2026 and is expected to be completed by 18th September 2026, with the possibility of renewal until September 2027.

Tender deadline: 16th March 2026 14 days remaining

Folca 2 Phase 2 - Lead Designer Appointment

Location: CanterburyBuyer: FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Stage: Tender Date: 12th February 2026 (3 weeks ago) Value: £500K-£1M Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) wishes to select and appoint a lead designer for phase 2 design of Folca 2 and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet F&HDC's requirements. The contract is anticipated to start 28 of April 2026 and continue for a period of 30 months (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 6 months). Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Folkestone:-Architectural-services-for-buildings./4D9U787N6H). To quote you must complete and return the "Invitation to Tender Response Document" via the portal. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Folkestone:-Architectural-services-for-buildings./4D9U787N6H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/4D9U787N6H

Summary: Folkestone & Hythe District Council is undergoing a procurement process to appoint a lead designer for the Phase 2 design of Folca 2. This tender, titled "Folca 2 Phase 2 – Lead Designer Appointment," falls within the architectural services industry and is located in Folkestone, United Kingdom. Classified as open procedure, the procurement is in the tender stage with a submission deadline of 26 March 2026. The enquiry period ends on 10 March 2026, and the contract is set to begin on 28 April 2026. The project is expected to last 30 months, with a possible extension of up to six months if necessary. This initiative aligns with the Public Authority - Sub-Central Government classification and European Union directives under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

Tender deadline: 26th March 2026 24 days remaining

Provision of a Container Delivery and Management Tender

Location: CanterburyBuyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Stage: Tender Date: 12th February 2026 (3 weeks ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Canterbury City Council on behalf of Canterbury Environment Company ("CEC") wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of a Container Delivery and Management Tender and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the requirements. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in in the Suite of documents. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence 01 May 2026 and the contract end date will be 31 January 2029 (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract), and may be extended for a period of 12 months subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at CEC's (read more...)

Summary: Canterbury City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Canterbury, United Kingdom, is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of a Container Delivery and Management" tender. This procurement falls under the industry categories of waste and rubbish containers and bins, as well as home delivery of provisions, with services to be delivered in the region of South East England (UKJ4). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure method allowing interested suppliers to submit their tenders electronically through the Kent Business Portal. Key deadlines include the tender submission deadline of 12:00 on Friday 20 March 2026, an enquiry period closing on 17 March 2026, and an award period ending by 6 April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 May 2026 and run until 31 January 2029, with possible extension for an additional year upon satisfactory service performance.

Tender deadline: 20th March 2026 18 days remaining

Supply & Fit of Tyres across the Canenco Fleet

Location: CanterburyBuyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Stage: Tender Date: 11th February 2026 (3 weeks ago) Value: Not specified Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Canterbury City Council is on behalf of Canterbury Environment Company (Canenco) seeking a suitably experienced contractor for the supply and fit of tyres across the Canenco Fleet. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in in the Suite of documents. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. Tenderers are invited to attend a site visit. The site visit will be held on Thursday 19th of February (no alternative date or time can be offered). See the ITT Instruction Document for further details. The Contract is anticipated to commence 01 June 2026 and will continue until 31 January 2029. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in (read more...)

Summary: Canterbury City Council, acting on behalf of Canterbury Environment Company (Canenco), is seeking a qualified contractor for the supply and fitting of tyres across the Canenco fleet. This procurement, categorised under the industry for tyres for heavy/light-duty vehicles, is currently in the tender stage and utilises an open procedure. The procurement is based in Canterbury, UK, with submissions due by 12:00 on 16 March 2026. Key activities include a mandatory site visit on 19 February 2026. The anticipated contract commencement is 1 June 2026, concluding on 31 January 2029, with potential extensions. Interested suppliers must register and express interest via the Kent Business Portal.

Tender deadline: 16th March 2026 14 days remaining

Replacement of Roof Covering to the Sports Centre & Stacey Buildings

Location: CanterburyBuyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Stage: Tender Date: 11th February 2026 (3 weeks ago) Value: £1M-£10M Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: This opportunity is for a competent, experienced contractor to undertake the replacement of the roof finish and roof lights to the Sports Centre and Stacey Buildings on the University of Kent Canterbury campus. The work shall be carried out between Monday 22nd June 2026 and Friday 18th September 2026.

Summary: The University of Kent has initiated a tender process for the replacement of roof coverings at the Sports Centre and Stacey Buildings on its Canterbury campus. This project falls under the industry category of special trade construction works, specifically focusing on roofing. The procurement process is currently active, and the deadline for tender submissions is set for 11th March 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 5th March 2026. Work is scheduled to take place between 22nd June 2026 and 18th September 2026. Operating from "The Registry," Canterbury, Kent, the University of Kent seeks bids through an open competition method, inviting all interested parties to present their proposals electronically, as per details available online.

Tender deadline: 11th March 2026 9 days remaining

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