Folkestone & Hythe District Council: Folca 2 Phase 2 – Lead Designer Appointment

Folkestone & Hythe District Council is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise

Notice Summary

Title:	Folca 2 Phase 2 – Lead Designer Appointment
Notice type:	UK4: Tender notice
Authority:	Folkestone & Hythe District Council
Nature of contract:	Services
Procedure:	Above threshold - Open procedure
Short 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 (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Folkestone:-Architectural-services-for-buildings./4D9U787N6H). To quote you must complete and return the "Invitation to Tender Response Document" via the portal.
Published:	12/02/2026 17:15

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UK-Folkestone: Architectural services for buildings.

Scope

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 (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Folkestone:-Architectural-services-for-buildings./4D9U787N6H). 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:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Folkestone:-Architectural-services-for-buildings./4D9U787N6H

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/4D9U787N6H

Total value (estimated):

GBP 700,000 excluding VAT GBP 840,000 including VAT

Description

Contract dates (estimated)
28/04/2026 to 31/10/2028
CPV Classifications:
71221000 - Architectural services for buildings. 71315000 - Building services. 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings.

Contract can be extended:
Yes

Extension Date:
30/04/2029

Delivery regions:
UKJ44 East Kent

Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Total tender sum / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: relevant experience of similar works / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: delivery / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: management / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: resources / Weighting: 30

Submission

Enquiry deadline: 10/03/2026 Time: 23:59Tender submission deadline: 26/03/2026 Time: 13:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Folkestone:-Architectural-services-for-buildings./4D9U787N6H
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 10/04/2026

Procedure

Procedure type: Open procedure

Contracting authority

       Folkestone & Hythe District Council, PHJN-7589-LMHY
       Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2QY, United Kingdom
       Tel. 01303853401, Email: Mhairi.Richards@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
       Contact: Ms Mhairi Richards
       Address of the buyer profile: https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None