Scope
Reference
PA58
Description
Swale Borough Council is inviting Expressions of Interest to tender or Control Centre Expansion & Refurbishment Works of Current Structure
The contract will entail delivering a fully operational and compliant expansion of the Swale Control Centre facility to accommodate increasing operational demands. This will involve refurbishing the existing infrastructure, which includes the addition of upgraded kitchen facilities and restrooms, along with the establishment of a new office and dedicated server room. The expansion will also introduce a state-of-the-art control centre, significantly enhancing the room's capacity and size, and incorporating a meeting room and a private breakout area for staff.
Competitive flexible procedure (below works threshold but above services threshold).
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 July 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2026
- 7 months
Description of possible extension:
Up to 3 month extension option.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Authority reserves the right to directly award additional or repeat, goods, works or services in accordance with Schedule 5, paragraph 8 of the Act.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Conditions of participation
• Satisfactory credit check (low or very low risk score, with credit and contract limits in excess of the tender value)
• Minimum turnover of 2 times the contract value
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The Common Assessment Standard must be submitted by 19 January 2026 on the Delta e-procurement system: https://login.bipsolutions.com/casDelta/login?service=https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/j_spring_cas_security_check;jsessionid=4D6458E89B8FD32EFF7F3A529BDFE9A2
Up to 5 tenderers will be invited to tender.
Tender Stage and Site Visits: 23/01/26 - 23/02/26.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
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Contracting authority
Swale Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVX-4924-XHDQ
Swale House, East Street
Sittingbourne, Kent
ME10 3HT
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@swale.gov.uk
Website: http://www.swale.gov.uk
Region: UKJ43 - Kent Thames Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government