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Published 24 Jun 2026, 12:59 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Public Toilets - Phase 3 Repairs and Maintenance Works

Official notice

Authority: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL (Local council)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£450,000£540,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 31 Jul 2026
Contract term 6 moends 20 Mar 2027 · starts 21 Sept 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Thanet District Council is seeking a contractor to carry out the Repairs and Maintenance on 17 selected toilet facilities within the Thanet District to bring them up to a condition that is fit for purpose.

The Contract is anticipated to commence in September 2026 for a duration of 6 Months.

Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal at ( 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 17 July 2026.

Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 31 July 2026.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:

www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Margat… ↗

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/K55W9479U2 ↗

CPV: Overhaul and refurbishment work · Plumbing and sanitary works · Refurbishment work · Repair and maintenance of public conveniences

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 6 moSMEVCSEPublished value£450,000
Contract period: 21 Sept 2026 – 20 Mar 2027 (6 mo)Value: £450,000 exc. VAT · £540,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: South EastEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 40%Price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Price
  • Quality
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
24 Jun 2026, 12:59 BST
Last source update
24 Jun 2026, 12:59 BST
Authority reference
T664
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-059399
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Overhaul and refurbishment workPlumbing and sanitary worksRefurbishment workRepair and maintenance of public conveniences
Delivery area
South East (UKJ44)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc1b Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
31 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
Clarification deadline
17 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal at ( www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ↗ ) and complete according to instructions contained.

Timeline

24 Jun 2026 → 21 Sept 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published118 days ago
    24 Jun 2026, 12:59 BST
  2. Clarification questions by95 days ago
    17 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline81 days ago
    31 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
  4. Contract starts29 days ago
    21 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    24 Jun 2026, 12:59 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Thanet District Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PYDQ-9172-CNVV Thanet District Council, Cecil Street, Margate, South East, CT9 1XZContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender