Scope
Reference
T659
Description
Thanet District Council (TDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4 - Consultant Design Team Services using the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework - Lot 7 Multidisciplinary Services.
TDC requires a Consultant to provide multi-disciplinary services for the Council's Decarbonisation project. The Consultant would be required to provide the multi-disciplinary design team, procurement and construction of the project to include, however, not limited to Project Manager, Lead Consultant, Designer, MEP Consultant, Cost Consultant and Clerk of Works. Also, to include undertaking the roles of Project Manager / Employer's Agent / Contract Administrator, as well as acting on the Client's behalf as Principal Designer for both CDM and Building Regulations for the duration of the commission, ensuring that all necessary standards and requirements are met for the successful completion of this brief.
The Contract is anticipated to commence in February 2026 for a duration of 6 months for RIBA Stages 2-4, however, a contract break point is required at the end of RIBA Stage 4, to confirm the feasibility of costs for future RIBA Stages. The subsequent RIBA Stages 5-6 will, therefore, be subject to Consultant receipt of a Notice to Proceed from TDC (the Client).
Sites included are: Thanet Gateway, Margate / Ramsgate Leisure Centre, Ramsgate / Hartsdown Leisure Centre, Margate / Kent Innovation Centre, Broadstairs
Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal at (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) and complete according to instructions contained.
The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal tenders. 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 09 January 2026.
Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 16 January 2026.
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Total value (estimated)
- £181,000 excluding VAT
- £217,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 February 2026 to 25 August 2026
- Possible extension to 25 August 2028
- 2 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
One option to extend for 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKJ44 - East Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 January 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 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 at https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ and complete according to instructions contained.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 - Quality | Quality |
Quality | 60% |
| Criterion 2 - Price | Price |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Payment terms
Please refer to the Contract Documents.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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
Contact name: Gemma Paul
Email: procurement@thanet.gov.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government