Scope
Reference
DN776060
Description
Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for an intrusive survey of sewage equipment and sites owned by FHDC. You are invited to submit a tender to meet FHDC's requirements. The specific requirements for the contract are detailed in the Client's Brief at Appendix A.
This tender will be conducted using a one-stage 'open' procedure. Please note -- you must register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) (find-tender.service.gov.uk).
The contract is anticipated to start 21 July 2025 and continue for a period of 6 months (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 3 months).
Please note: the appointed contractor shall not be permitted to tender for any subsequent works contract(s) arising from these surveys.
Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and search current opportunities for DN776060. To quote you must complete and return the "Invitation to Tender Response Document" via the portal.
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 July 2025 to 31 January 2026
- Possible extension to 30 April 2026
- 9 months, 11 days
Description of possible extension:
extension of time only for completion of the services
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
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 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
26 June 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=ec05635c-ce3a-f011-8136-005056b64545
OR
Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and search current opportunities for DN776060. To quote you must complete and return the "Invitation to Tender Response Document" via the portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
We will evaluate the tenders to find the 'most advantageous tender' (MAT) based on 40% 'quality' and 60% 'price'. The weighted quality and price scores will be added together to identify the MAT.
The maximum quality score of 60% is divided across each of the quality questions in the ITT Supplier Response document. The weighting of each question is shown below.
• Q1: relevant experience -- 15 %
• Q2: programme management -- 15 %
• Q3: communication with residents -- 15 %
• Q4: consideration to residents -- 15 %
• Total Quality Score -- 60 %
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
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: +441303853401
Email: procurement@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Website: https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government