← Back to search results

plannedFind a Tender · planning

Walpole Bay Beach Facilities

Buyer: Thanet District Council →

BuyerThanet District Council
Statusplanned
Deadline27 Mar 2026
Value£800,000
Published16 Jan 2026

What is being bought

Following recent Planning approval, Thanet District Council intends to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of construction works at Walpole Bay in the Thanet District. The bidder will construct a beachfront development on the Hodges Gap lower promenade at Walpole Bay, Cliftonville, as part of the council's Regeneration Project Portfolio. The works will include the construction of a new small cafe building with mezzanine seating area, separate toilet block with outdoor showers, and a shipping container based community space. Thanet District Council will be inviting prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements. This below threshold tender opportunity is anticipated to be issued in mid-February 2026. For more information about this project, please see the attached notice of planning permission and RIBA Stage 3 Design information for the development on Thanet District Council's Planning Portal. Important Information: Thanet District Council will use the Kent Business Portal for this procurement opportunity. For Suppliers to participate in the procurement opportunity, you will need to register on the Kent Business Portal. Please go to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and follow the registration process. The Council will issue a UK3 Below Threshold Tender Notice and repeat the reference to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk)

Delivery location

UKJ44, GB

Categories

Public conveniences 45215500Promenade construction work 45246500

Lot details

Lot 1

No lot description published.

Statusplanned
Value£800,000
Contract periodFrom 5 May 2026 to 4 Nov 2026
SME suitabilitySuitable for SMEs

What is included

ItemCategoryQuantity
1Public conveniences, Promenade construction workNot published

Comparable-procurement analytics

Benchmarked against retained Find a Tender procedures with CPV division 45. The category anchor is Public conveniences (45215500); this is a deliberately broad market comparator. The comparison is shown at several levels rather than pretending one company or region is always the best benchmark.

Comparison setProceduresReported bids per procedureNamed award suppliersPrice evidence
Market: CPV division 459,0624 median · 25.3 average (2,031 of 9,062 with a bid count)3.7 average (2,230 of 9,062 with named award suppliers)Not published
Same buyer16Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Delivery region: UKJ44239 median · 14 average (3 of 23 with a bid count)1.7 average (3 of 23 with named award suppliers)Not published
Similar published value (0.5×–2×)7175 median · 6.3 average (3 of 717 with a bid count)1.3 average (3 of 717 with named award suppliers)Not published

“Reported bids” is an official aggregate, sometimes reported per lot; it is the closest available competition measure. “Named award suppliers” are winners, not all applicants.

Price-outcome signal

Not enough comparable procedures currently publish both a GBP tender value and a usable lowest-valid-bid value to calculate a responsible price-reduction benchmark. Tenderline deliberately does not infer a saving from named award suppliers or from missing award values.

Procurement strategy & market signals

Framework agreementNot published
Dynamic purchasing systemNot published
Competitive procurementNot published
Recurring requirementNot published
Procurement method rationaleNot published
Rationale classificationsNot published
Special regimeNot published
Covered byNot published
Submission policyallowed
Selection criteriaNot published
Risk detailsNot published

Planning & early market engagement

BudgetValue not published
No-engagement rationaleNot published
Planning documents1
Planning milestones0

No planning milestones published.

Related procurements

No linked framework, prior procurement or reprocurement published.

Documents & submission route

Source data inventory

Diagnostic view. “Not published” means this current release does not provide a value.

OCIDocds-h6vhtk-060822
Latest release ID004108-2026
Latest release timestampFri Jan 16 2026 18:37:35 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLNot published
Tender statusplanned
Procurement methodopen
Procurement method detailsBelow threshold - open competition
Main procurement categoryworks
Above thresholdNo
Legal basis2023/54
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: end2026-03-27T23:59:59Z
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
Enquiry deadline2026-03-17T23:59:59Z
Award period: startNot published
Award period: endNot published
Submission method detailsThe contract opportunity will be published via Thanet District Council's eProcurement Portal, the Kent Business Portal. Bidders would first need to register on the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk), if not already done so. Once registered, you will be able to express interest in this particular contract once it is published.
Submission languagesNot published
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender value£800,000
Tender lots in source1
Tender items in source1
Tender documents in source0
Awards in latest release0
Contracts in latest release0
Parties in latest release1

Notice history

DateEventReference
16 Jan 2026planning004108-2026

All source data

Unmodified official OCDS data retained by Tenderline for this procurement process.

Complete current OCDS release JSON
{
  "id": "004108-2026",
  "tag": [
    "planning"
  ],
  "date": "2026-01-16T18:37:35Z",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-060822",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PYDQ-9172-CNVV",
    "name": "Thanet District Council"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "T663",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "value": {
          "amount": 800000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 960000
        },
        "status": "planned",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2026-11-04T23:59:59Z",
          "startDate": "2026-05-05T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKJ44",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "45215500",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Public conveniences"
          },
          {
            "id": "45246500",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Promenade construction work"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Walpole Bay Beach Facilities",
    "value": {
      "amount": 800000,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 960000
    },
    "status": "planned",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "description": "Following recent Planning approval, Thanet District Council intends to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of construction works at Walpole Bay in the Thanet District. The bidder will construct a beachfront development on the Hodges Gap lower promenade at Walpole Bay, Cliftonville, as part of the council's Regeneration Project Portfolio. The works will include the construction of a new small cafe building with mezzanine seating area, separate toilet block with outdoor showers, and a shipping container based community space. Thanet District Council will be inviting prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements.\nThis below threshold tender opportunity is anticipated to be issued in mid-February 2026.\nFor more information about this project, please see the attached notice of planning permission and RIBA Stage 3 Design information for the development on Thanet District Council's Planning Portal. \nImportant Information: \nThanet District Council will use the Kent Business Portal for this procurement opportunity. For Suppliers to participate in the procurement opportunity, you will need to register on the Kent Business Portal. Please go to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and follow the registration process.\nThe Council will issue a UK3 Below Threshold Tender Notice and repeat the reference to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk)",
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-03-27T23:59:59Z"
    },
    "communication": {
      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-02-13T23:59:59Z"
    },
    "enquiryPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-03-17T23:59:59Z"
    },
    "aboveThreshold": false,
    "submissionTerms": {
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
    },
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "The contract opportunity will be published via Thanet District Council's eProcurement Portal, the Kent Business Portal. Bidders would first need to register on the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk), if not already done so. Once registered, you will be able to express interest in this particular contract once it is published.",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PYDQ-9172-CNVV",
      "name": "Thanet District Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKJ44",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Margate",
        "postalCode": "CT9 1XZ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Thanet District Council, PO BOX 9, Cecil Street"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PYDQ-9172-CNVV",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Miss Gemma Paul",
        "email": "procurement@thanet.gov.uk"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "004108-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004108-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK3",
        "description": "Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-01-16T18:37:35Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiationType": "tender"
}
Complete JSON history (1 releases)
16 Jan 2026 · 004108-2026 · planning
{
  "id": "004108-2026",
  "tag": [
    "planning"
  ],
  "date": "2026-01-16T18:37:35Z",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-060822",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PYDQ-9172-CNVV",
    "name": "Thanet District Council"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "T663",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "value": {
          "amount": 800000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 960000
        },
        "status": "planned",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true,
          "vcse": true
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2026-11-04T23:59:59Z",
          "startDate": "2026-05-05T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKJ44",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "45215500",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Public conveniences"
          },
          {
            "id": "45246500",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Promenade construction work"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Walpole Bay Beach Facilities",
    "value": {
      "amount": 800000,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 960000
    },
    "status": "planned",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "description": "Following recent Planning approval, Thanet District Council intends to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of construction works at Walpole Bay in the Thanet District. The bidder will construct a beachfront development on the Hodges Gap lower promenade at Walpole Bay, Cliftonville, as part of the council's Regeneration Project Portfolio. The works will include the construction of a new small cafe building with mezzanine seating area, separate toilet block with outdoor showers, and a shipping container based community space. Thanet District Council will be inviting prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements.\nThis below threshold tender opportunity is anticipated to be issued in mid-February 2026.\nFor more information about this project, please see the attached notice of planning permission and RIBA Stage 3 Design information for the development on Thanet District Council's Planning Portal. \nImportant Information: \nThanet District Council will use the Kent Business Portal for this procurement opportunity. For Suppliers to participate in the procurement opportunity, you will need to register on the Kent Business Portal. Please go to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and follow the registration process.\nThe Council will issue a UK3 Below Threshold Tender Notice and repeat the reference to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk)",
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-03-27T23:59:59Z"
    },
    "communication": {
      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-02-13T23:59:59Z"
    },
    "enquiryPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-03-17T23:59:59Z"
    },
    "aboveThreshold": false,
    "submissionTerms": {
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
    },
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "The contract opportunity will be published via Thanet District Council's eProcurement Portal, the Kent Business Portal. Bidders would first need to register on the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk), if not already done so. Once registered, you will be able to express interest in this particular contract once it is published.",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PYDQ-9172-CNVV",
      "name": "Thanet District Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKJ44",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Margate",
        "postalCode": "CT9 1XZ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Thanet District Council, PO BOX 9, Cecil Street"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PYDQ-9172-CNVV",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Miss Gemma Paul",
        "email": "procurement@thanet.gov.uk"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "004108-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004108-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK3",
        "description": "Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-01-16T18:37:35Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiationType": "tender"
}