Construction Contract Leads
South East
Category Services
Type
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 24th Mar 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06535f |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural services for buildings |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £700,000 |
South East
Category Services
Type
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 24th Mar 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06535f |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural services for buildings |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £700,000 |
Changes to notice
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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.
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
25 March 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
31 March 2026, 5:00pm
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
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