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DGT Helipad Design and Construction

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust · NHS and health

In brief

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is looking for suppliers for construction and consultancy work (South East).

The estimated value is £500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 14 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 16 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 2 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 16 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 551 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

DGT will be issuing an open tender in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 for the design and construction to upgrade the existing helipad at Darent Valley Hospital to achieve compliance with CAP 1264 and all other relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, as determined through detailed site surveys, design development, and technical assessment. **This notice states that it is reserved for: Suppliers from Kent Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The authority can confirm this oppotunity is open to all.***

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 3 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £500,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 2 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 16 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

19 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098375-2026
19 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098624-2026
29 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 102685-2026

About the buyer

Dartford and Gravesham NHS TrustLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

AMP EV Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

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From notice 098375-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 October 2026, last updated 29 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 October 2026.