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Fit-out of Folca 2, Folkestone

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe · Local authority

In brief

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe is looking for suppliers for construction and building maintenance work (South East).

The estimated value is £9,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 18 months, up to 23 months with extensions, starting 12 April 2027.

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

This is the first stage: register your interest by 1pm, Thursday 19 November 2026, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
11:59pm, Monday 9 November 2026
Express interest by
1pm, Thursday 19 November 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

How bids are scored

Total tender sum 40% · Programme Management 20% · Cost management 20% · Risk & issue 20%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 9.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 20 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable contractor for the fit-out of a medical centre and commercial space within Folca 2 in Folkestone's town centre. The contract is anticipated to start April 2027 and continue until September 2028 (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 6 months to February 2029). Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/A7G3G6B6SJ) to participate.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk.
  4. Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Monday 9 November 2026.
  5. Register your interest before 1pm, Thursday 19 November 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 098321-2026

About the buyer

The District Council of Folkestone and HytheLast 12 months

Procurements

51

Awards

29

Suppliers it has used most for construction

All tenders and awards from The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe

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From notice 098321-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 19 October 2026.