Margate Main Sands Public Conveniences Refurbishment and new Build Facilities
THANET DISTRICT COUNCILEstimated Value
Up to £375,000
Deadline
20 March 2026
Published
2 March 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of “Refurbishment of Subterranean WC’s and Construction of New Accessible Wc’s at Promenade Level” and invites prospective bidders’ to submit a Tender to meet the Employer’s requirements for the Margate Main Sands Public Conviences Refurbishment and new Build Tender. The Contract will be commenced and delivered within the out of season months and supports the public toilets (WC) improvement programme across the Isle of Thanet.
The Victorian WCs below ground will be refurbished with separate male and female facilities. At the promenade level, fully accessible WC’s and baby change facilities will be available.
Public use of the WCs is of high importance for the spring and summer seasons. Therefore, excellent site management and sub-contractor management skills are required.
Submission
Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 10 March 2026.
Additional details
The site is a high profile location providing one of two essential public conveniences serving Margate seafront. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon April 2026 a duration of 25 weeks.
Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to this notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations.
Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 20 March 2026.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Source 24/7 Recruitment Limited
1 contract wonlatest 3 Sept 2026ends 14 Nov 2029£3m
total awarded
- 2
First Call Contract Services Limited
1 contract wonlatest 3 Sept 2026ends 14 Nov 2029£3m
total awarded
- 3
Axis Recruitment Limited
1 contract wonlatest 3 Sept 2026ends 14 Nov 2029£3m
total awarded
- 4
Apex Contractors Limited
1 contract wonlatest 11 Aug 2026ends 9 Oct 2027£7m
total awarded
- 5
UK POWER NETWORKS SERVICES (COMMERCIAL) LIMITED
£105,774
total awarded
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Thanet District CouncilKey Dates
Published
2 March 2026
Submission deadline
20 March 2026
Notice type
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