Tender Stone Bay Toilets – New Build and Refurbishment Thanet District Council
Tender Stone Bay Toilets – New Build and Refurbishment Thanet District Council
Reference:T680
Description
Refurbishment of the existing toilets on the upper promenade, which are currently in disrepair / poor condition, and construction of a new toilet block on the lower promenade.
The existing toilets to be refurbished are located in Broadstairs Kent CT10 1DU, they are near the top of a staircase located approximately 2.5m below cliff top level.
Stone Bay, Broadstairs, has been selected as the highest priority for capital funding due to the number of visitors to this bay, the condition of the existing facilities, and the location of the existing facilities, which are up a flight of steps, causing accessibility issues for those at the bay.
The decision to undertake this project has been approved by Cabinet and the proposed specification which is being tendered has gained planning permission.
The Contract is anticipated to commence upon August 2026 for a duration of 6 Months (to be agreed on completion of legal agreement, with a contract period of 6 months from the date agreed).
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 16 June 2026.
Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 26 June 2026.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Margate:-Construction-work./STR6899F34
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Total value (estimated)
- £526,000 excluding VAT
- £631,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 August 2026 to 9 February 2027
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 – Construction work
- 45215000 – Construction work for buildings relating to health and social services, for crematoriums and public conveniences
- 45311000 – Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45330000 – Plumbing and sanitary works
- 45331210 – Ventilation installation work
- 45332000 – Plumbing and drain-laying work
- 45453000 – Overhaul and refurbishment work
- 45453100 – Refurbishment work
Contract locations
- UKJ44 – East Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 June 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 June 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal at ( http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ) and complete according to instructions contained.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion 2 – Price |
Price |
Price | 60% |
| Criterion 1 – Quality |
Quality |
Quality | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold – open competition
Contracting authority
Thanet District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDQ-9172-CNVV
Thanet District Council, Cecil Street
Margate
CT9 1XZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Gemma Paul
Email: procurement@thanet.gov.uk
Region: UKJ44 – East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government