Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Dartford Borough Council

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PZJD-3364-WHJT

Address:

Civic Centre, Home Gardens
Dartford
DA1 1DR
UK

Contact name:

Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team

Email:

procurement@dartford.gov.uk

Telephone:

01322 343434

Website:

www.dartford.gov.uk

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Competitive flexible procedure

Dynamic market OCID:

Not provided

Competitive flexible procedure description:

The procurement is intended to proceed as a multi-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure with an open participation stage (PSQ) followed by a main tender stage for shortlisted contractors. The purpose of the PSQ stage is to test suitability, capability, relevant experience and financial standing on a transparent and proportionate basis before inviting a manageable shortlist to tender for the main works contract. Tenderers should note that, at the time of issuing the PSQ participation stage documentation, no budget has yet been formally committed to the Westgate Village Development main works. Accordingly, there is no guarantee at this stage that the works will proceed or that the Council will progress to the Invitation to Tender stage. Following completion of the participation stage and evaluation of PSQ submissions, the outcome will be reported to Cabinet, at which point a decision will be taken on whether to proceed to the Invitation to Tender stage.

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No

Dynamic market:

No

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Dartford Town Centre - Westgate Village Development - Construction Works

Reference number:

DBC00030

Main procurement category:

WORKS

Description:

The Council intends to procure the main building contractor for the Westgate Village Development. The Project and development site area incorporates the former Co-op land and property with the buildings demolished with exception of the retained façade and partial building facing Spital Street; this extends for the purpose of the Planning Application to incorporate Orchard Street and the public highway in Spital Street where it is proposed that there are improvements and amendments to the Adopted Highway.
The council acquired the land and property from Homes England in June 2022 and in 2023, following a competitive process appointed Peter Barber Architects to prepare a Feasibility Study to explore the options available in land use.
A scheme was approved by the Council in 2024 that has been advanced to a Planning Application that was Validated in January 2026.
The project incorporates the following:
1.69 homes in buildings (Blocks A-G) up to 4 storeys
2.20% Affordable Housing (as Planning Policy)
3.Approximately 20,000ft2 commercial (Class E Space)
4.Redevelopment of the former Co-op building to provide entertainment uses (Approximately 8,500ft2)
5.Public Realm
6.Improvement to Orchard Street Adopted Highway.
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https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1024725094

Total value (estimated):

GBP 25,000,000 excluding VAT

GBP 30,000,000 including VAT

Description

Description:

Not provided

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Contract dates (estimated):

01/11/2026 to 01/04/2030

CPV classifications:

45000000 - Construction work.

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses.

45211100 - Construction work for houses.

45211300 - Houses construction work.

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work.

45211341 - Flats construction work.

Contract can be extended:

No

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Award criteria:

Name: Financial Standing / Weighting: 25

Name: Relevant Project Experience / Weighting: 25

Name: Proposed Delivery Team and Resourcing / Weighting: 25

Name: Sustainability, Quality and Added Value / Weighting: 15

Name: Health, Safety and Compliance / Weighting: 10

Documents

Associated tender documents:

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

02/04/2026 Time: 12:00

Deadline for requests to participate:

23/04/2026 Time: 12:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

14/10/2026

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

Not provided

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Not provided

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes

Other organisations

Not provided