Construction Contract Leads
South East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 12th Feb 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06535f |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural services for buildings |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £700,000 |
South East
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 12th Feb 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06535f |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural services for buildings |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £700,000 |
Scope
Reference
FH2602120
Description
Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) wishes to select and appoint a lead designer for phase 2 design of Folca 2 and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet F&HDC's requirements.
The contract is anticipated to start 28 of April 2026 and continue for a period of 30 months (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 6 months).
Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (). To quote you must complete and return the "Invitation to Tender Response Document" via the portal.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
Total value (estimated)
- 拢700,000 excluding VAT
- 拢840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 April 2026 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2029
- 3 years, 3 days
Description of possible extension:
planned extension of time allowance to accommodate project delays
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71315000 - Building services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
Contract locations
- UKJ44 - East Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 March 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
26 March 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Total tender sum | Price | 30% |
| resources | Quality | 30% |
| relevant experience of similar works | Quality | 20% |
| delivery | Quality | 10% |
| management | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
Technical specifications to be met
Contracting authority
Folkestone & Hythe District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHJN-7589-LMHY
Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue
Folkestone
CT20 2QY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ms Mhairi Richards
Telephone: 01303853401
Email: Mhairi.Richards [at] folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government