Scope
Reference
DN780335
Description
For the provision of a Skatepark build in Margate, Kent. The Employer will enter into a JCT Design and Build contract with the successful specialist contractor with the experience, track record, capability and capacity to deliver a skatepark new build of the scale and complexity outlined in the Appendix A - Specification. The contract will include consultations and engagement activity to ensure the proposed design meets with local aspirations, has a degree of challenge to suit all levels of abilities, will achieve planning approval and can be delivered within the project budget and timescales. (the project needs to be delivered and operational by mid July 2026, with a 3 month defects period).
The Contract is anticipated to commence upon October 2025 for a duration of 12 Months.
Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) 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 08 August 2025.
Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 26 August 2025.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,100,000 excluding VAT
- £1,320,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Works
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities
- 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45262600 - Miscellaneous special-trade construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 August 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 August 2025, 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 (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDQ-9172-CNVV
Thanet District Council, PO BOX 9, Cecil Street
Margate
CT9 1XZ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@thanet.gov.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government