AwardedAwarded 27 March 2026
Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4 - Consultant Design Team
Thanet District Council · Local authority
In brief
Thanet District Council awarded architecture and engineering and energy work to Barker Associates (Essex) Limited on 27 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £181,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 6 months, up to 30 months with extensions, starting 26 February 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Thanet District Council (TDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4 - Consultant Design Team Services. TDC requires a Consultant to provide multi-disciplinary services for the Council’s Decarbonisation project. The Consultant would be required to provide the multi-disciplinary design team, procurement and construction of the project to include, however, not limited to Project Manager, Lead Consultant, Designer, MEP Consultant, Cost Consultant and Clerk of Works. Also, to include undertaking the roles of Project Manager / Employer’s Agent / Contract Administrator, as well as acting on the Client’s behalf as…Read the full description
Thanet District Council (TDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4 - Consultant Design Team Services.
TDC requires a Consultant to provide multi-disciplinary services for the Council’s Decarbonisation project. The Consultant would be required to provide the multi-disciplinary design team, procurement and construction of the project to include, however, not limited to Project Manager, Lead Consultant, Designer, MEP Consultant, Cost Consultant and Clerk of Works. Also, to include undertaking the roles of Project Manager / Employer’s Agent / Contract Administrator, as well as acting on the Client’s behalf as Principal Designer for both CDM and Building Regulations for the duration of the commission, ensuring that all necessary standards and requirements are met for the successful completion of the brief.
The Contract was anticipated to commence in February 2026 for a duration of 6 months for RIBA Stages 2-4, however, a contract break point is required at the end of RIBA Stage 4, to confirm the feasibility of costs for future RIBA Stages. The subsequent RIBA Stages 5-6 will, therefore, be subject to Consultant receipt of a Notice to Proceed from TDC (the Client).
Sites included are: Thanet Gateway, Margate / Ramsgate Leisure Centre, Ramsgate / Hartsdown Leisure Centre, Margate / Kent Innovation Centre, Broadstairs
Important Information: All procurement documents were available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal at (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) and complete according to instructions contained.
The procurement process was undertaken on the basis of formal tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Barker Associates (Essex) Limited (SME) 7 bids received | £191,640 | Awarded 27 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 080095-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 080543-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 003660-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 032969-2026
About the buyer
Thanet District CouncilLast 12 months
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11Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering
- Barker Associates (Essex) Limited1 contract
- Exmouth Marine Limited1 contract
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From notice 080095-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 5 December 2025, last updated 10 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.