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Folca 2 Phase 2 – Lead Designer Appointment

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Deadline
4 days left
March 31, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
026658-2026
Value
£840,000
Location
Kent, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 24, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 31, 2026

Contract Start Date

April 27, 2026

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Budget
£840,000
Duration
31 months
Location
Kent
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) wishes to select and appoint a lead designer for phase 2 design of Folca 2. Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal to submit a tender. The contract is anticipated to start on 28 April 2026 and continue for 30 months, with an option to extend for up to 6 months.

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Requirements & Qualifications

6 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (2)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS2
--Complete and return the "Invitation to Tender Response Document" via the Kent Business Portal.
--Visit the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Folkestone:-Architectural-services-for-buildings./4D9U787N6H) to quote.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for lead designer services is generally well-structured with clear basic information and a disclosed value. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on sustainability, and the submission deadline appears tight.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to basic legal requirements by providing a reference number, organization, CPV code, and an open procedure. Deadlines are specified, though the submission deadline is notably short. No disputes are reported. The procedure is an open one, which is standard.

Submission deadline may be too short
Clarity80/100

The description of the service required (lead designer for phase 2 design) is clear. The submission process via the Kent Business Portal is also clearly outlined. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria leaves a gap in understanding how tenders will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, contract duration, and start date. The CPV code is provided. However, the lack of content for the tender documents and the absence of specific exclusion, eligibility, technical, or financial requirements within the provided text reduce completeness.

No document content available
Missing specific requirements (exclusion, eligibility, technical, financial)
Fairness85/100

The tender is an open procedure, allowing all eligible organizations to apply. The estimated value is disclosed, and the process is facilitated through an e-procurement portal. There are no apparent requirements tailored to specific companies, promoting fairness.

Practicality65/100

The tender utilizes an e-procurement portal for submission, which is practical. A document URL is provided. The contract start date and duration are specified. However, information regarding financing is not explicitly detailed, and the tight submission deadline impacts practicality.

Deadline may be too short
Financing information not explicitly detailed
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated logically. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. The contract start date and duration are consistent with the project description.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, innovation focus, or EU funding, which are common elements in modern public tenders. This suggests a lack of emphasis on these areas.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear basic information and disclosed value
Open procedure promoting fairness
Use of e-procurement portal
Consistent key data fields

Concerns

Missing specific evaluation criteria
Tight submission deadline
Lack of detail on sustainability aspects
No content available for tender documents

Recommendations

1. Specify clear evaluation criteria to guide bidders.
2. Consider extending the submission deadline to allow for adequate preparation.
3. Incorporate sustainability and innovation criteria if applicable.

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