Award

Refurbishment Works at Folca 2, Folkestone

  • The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-007249

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05a8f6 (view related notices)

Published 27 January 2026, 4:05pm



Scope

Reference

FH2510060

Description

Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier to carry out phase 1 refurbishment works at the Folca 2 building in Folkestone’s town centre and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet F&HDC's requirements.

The works consist of an internal strip out, damp proofing, replacement of existing roof and FF windows, and installation of a new party wall to separate the FOLCA 1 building.

The contract is anticipated to start in January and continue for a period of 6 months.

This tender will be conducted using a one-stage 'open' procedure. FHDC will not consider any variant bids.

To view this notice, please click here:

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009765672


Contract 1

Supplier

Contract value

  • £2,420,696 excluding VAT
  • £2,904,835.20 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Award decision date

27 January 2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed

27 February 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 2 March 2026 to 30 June 2026
  • 3 months, 30 days

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

  • 45453100 - Refurbishment work

Contract locations

  • UKJ44 - East Kent

Information about tenders

  • 9 tenders received
  • 9 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 8 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 8 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition


Supplier

AW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LTD

Units 20-22 Stanley Court Shearway Business Park, Shearway Road

Folkestone

CT19 4FJ

United Kingdom

Region: UKJ44 - East Kent

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1


Contracting authority

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHJN-7589-LMHY

Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue

Folkestone

CT20 2QY

United Kingdom

Contact name: Mrs Mhairi Richards

Telephone: 01303853401

Email: mhairi.richards@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

Region: UKJ44 - East Kent

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government