Scope
Reference
DN783586
Description
Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable contractor to replace the failed balcony walkway structure in accordance with the approved designs.
The works consist of a like-for-like replacement of the rear access balcony to second-floor maisonettes, with the following key components:
• Removal and replacement of existing balcony deck.
• Remedial works to cantilevered support beams as per structural engineer recommendations.
• Replacement of existing handrails and guarding to meet current Building Regulations.
• Redirection of existing rainwater pipe from penetrating the deck to discharge at the side of the stairwell projection.
The form of contract shall be a JCT MWD 2016 agreement.
The contract award is yet subject to successful completion of Section 20 consultation with our tenants and leaseholders as required by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (as amended).
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £88,642 excluding VAT
- £106,370.40 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 30 April 2027
- 1 year, 5 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 6 months or as needed to complete the works. Any extensions to be an extension of time only without additional costs (notwithstanding any separate modifications to the contract).
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work
- 45211341 - Flats construction work
Contract locations
- UKJ44 - East Kent
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
ENSIGNA CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
- Companies House: 05771179
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMYP-6611-JPRP
Unit 2 Churchill Court Hortons Way
Westerham
TN16 1BT
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@ensigna.co.uk
Website: http://www.ensigna.co.uk
Region: UKJ46 - West 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: Ms 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