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Margate Main Sands Public Conveniences Refurbishment and new Build Facilities

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

Buyer Address: Thanet District Council, PO BOX 9, Cecil Street, Margate, UKJ44, CT9 1XZ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Miss Gemma Paul

Contact Email: procurement@thanet.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
375000.0 GBP
Gross: 450000.0 GBP
Published
02 Mar 2026, 07:20
Deadline
20 Mar 2026, 14:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45210000 - Building construction work
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of “Refurbishment of Subterranean WC’s and Construction of New Accessible Wc’s at Promenade Level” and invites prospective bidders’ to submit a Tender to meet the Employer’s requirements for the Margate Main Sands Public Conviences Refurbishment and new Build Tender. The Contract will be commenced and delivered within the out of season months and supports the public toilets (WC) improvement programme across the Isle of Thanet. The Victorian WCs below ground will be refurbished with separate male and female facilities. At the promenade level, fully accessible WC’s and baby change facilities will be available. Public use of the WCs is of high importance for the spring and summer seasons. Therefore, excellent site management and sub-contractor management skills are required. The site is a high profile location providing one of two essential public conveniences serving Margate seafront. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon April 2026 a duration of 25 weeks. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to this notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 10 March 2026. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 20 March 2026.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018188-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 375,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 450,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-28T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-10-19T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Criterion 1 (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Criterion 2 (60%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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