Scope
Reference
DN782108
Description
Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for a programme of fire safety works to our social housing stock and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet FHDC's requirements.
The scope of the works comprises the following:
Works may include:
• Renewal and/or remedial works to fire doors (front entrance, kitchen, communal doors);
• Compartmentation works;
• Firestopping works;
• Installation of loft hatches;
• Fire rated bin store enclosures;
• Signage.
Orders may be placed in respect to Works to:
• Tenanted Properties;
• internal and external Common Parts (including bin stores, refuse chambers and the like);
• managed leasehold Properties;
• sheltered housing Properties;
• other Tenures.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,600,000 excluding VAT
- £1,920,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension option of up to 24 months dependent on the satisfactory performance of the contractor and presuming no significant changes to FHDC's requirements
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45343100 - Fireproofing work
Contract locations
- UKJ44 - East Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 August 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
23 September 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submission must be via www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk (proContract)
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total tender sum | Price | 30% | |
| Previous Experience | Please provide detail of any similar projects that you have undertaken within the public sector and describe how you successfully completed the programme within timeframe. Provide details of procedures... |
Quality | 20% |
| mobilisation and management | Explain your approach for ensuring the delivery of the contract. Your response should include the following elements: Mobilisation • Procedures that will ensure that the programme will be able to... |
Quality | 15% |
| communication | Please outline how you will ensure that your company's communication processes are effectively tailored and maintained during the duration of the contract, your response should focus on the following:... |
Quality | 15% |
| compliance with regulations | Please demonstrate how you ensure changes in regulations and regulatory updates are implemented throughout your organisation, your response should focus on Health and Safety. Please provide an example... |
Quality | 10% |
| carbon reduction | Folkestone and Hythe District Council is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 as shown here. As our supplier, we expect your support and you can do so by reducing Scope 1 (from vehicles and... |
Quality | 5% |
| social value | FHDC's Corporate Plan "Creating Tomorrow Together" sets out the council's guiding principles and service ambitions. The Corporate Plan can be viewed at folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/... |
Quality | 5% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=7bb7842e-5b74-f011-813a-005056b64545
Tender documents can be downloaded from www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk (proContract) after signing in and expressing interest.
Technical specifications to be met
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=7bb7842e-5b74-f011-813a-005056b64545
Tender documents can be downloaded from www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk (proContract) after signing in and expressing interest.
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: mhairi.richards@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Website: https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government