Stone Bay Toilets - New Build and Refurbishment

Thanet District Council

Published: May 21, 2026

Updated: May 21, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works sector, with a focus on Rehabilitation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 526,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 26, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Refurbishment of the existing toilets on the upper promenade, which are currently in disrepair / poor condition, and construction of a new toilet block on the lower promenade. The existing toilets to be refurbished are located in Broadstairs Kent CT10 1DU, they are near the top of a staircase located approximately 2.5m below cliff top level. Stone Bay, Broadstairs, has been selected as the highest priority for capital funding due to the number of visitors to this bay, the condition of the existing facilities, and the location of the existing facilities, which are up a flight of steps, causing accessibility issues for those at the bay. The decision to undertake this project has been approved by Cabinet and the proposed specification which is being tendered has gained planning permission. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon August 2026 for a duration of 6 Months (to be agreed on completion of legal agreement, with a contract period of 6 months from the date agreed). 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. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 16 June 2026. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 26 June 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Margate:-Construction-work./STR6899F34 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/STR6899F34

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 047405-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Thanet District Council

Thanet District Council has issued 11 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 047405-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 26, 2026. You have 36 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Thanet District Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £526,000 - £526,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.