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Replacement UPVC windows and doors programme 2027-29

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 £4,050,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

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

Bids close at 1pm, Tuesday 6 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
11:59pm, Friday 25 September 2026
Bids by
1pm, Tuesday 6 October 2026

How bids are scored

Total tender sum 40% · Relevant Experience & Added Value 25% · Resources & Mobilisation 15% · Communication 10% · Carbon Reduction 5% · Social Value 5%

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

Tender documents

What the notice says

Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for a windows & doors replacements programme for its social housing stock and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet FHDC's requirements. The specific requirements for the contract are detailed in the tender documents. This tender will be conducted using a one-stage 'open' procedure. The contract is anticipated to start 1 April 2027 and continue for a period of 2 years (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 12 months). Regarding the contract value: the estimated value for the initial contract term is £1,560,000 excl. VAT based on FHDC's current budgets. However the maximum estimated value for the initial period is £2,700,000 excl. VAT dependent on the approval additional funding. The total sum of £4,050,000 excl. VAT includes the additional funding and a 12-month extension to the contract term.

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How to bid

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  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Friday 25 September 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 1pm, Tuesday 6 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 085184-2026

About the buyer

The District Council of Folkestone and HytheLast 12 months

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From notice 085184-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.