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Herne Bay Bandstand - Structural Repair Works

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Deadline
13 days left
April 10, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
026039-2026
Value
£840,000
Location
Kent, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 23, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 03, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 10, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 10, 2026

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

Original Tender Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Herne Bay Bandstand – Structural Repair Works and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council’s requirements. It is a condition of the Invitation to Tender for you to attend a mandatory site visit. The site visit will be held @ 10 am on Wednesday 1 April 2026. The Contract is anticipated to commence May 2026 and will continue for a period of 1 year. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the Suite of documentation. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. Please read Section 5 – Terms & Conditions. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 10 April 2026. Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Canterbury:-Structural-works./633S2UA356. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/633S2UA356

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Requirements & Qualifications

13 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (7)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Tenders must be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal.
--Tenders must be submitted by no later than 12:00 on Friday 10 April 2026.
--All questions and communication must be directed through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--[No specific requirements detailed in the provided text, but this category is listed]
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS7
--Suppliers must register on the Kent Business Portal.
--Suppliers must express interest in the opportunity on the Kent Business Portal.
--Suppliers must download all required documents.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements detailed in the provided text, but this category is listed]
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements detailed in the provided text, but this category is listed]

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for structural repair works at Herne Bay Bandstand is generally well-structured, with clear basic information and a defined CPV code. However, it lacks specific technical and financial requirements, as well as evaluation criteria, which could be improved.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to general regulatory compliance with a clear procedure and CPV code. Deadlines are provided, though the submission deadline might be considered tight given the mandatory site visit. No disputes are indicated. The procedure is described as 'Below threshold - open competition,' suggesting it operates within legal limits for its value.

Clarity80/100

The tender provides a clear description of the project and the organization. However, specific requirements are noted as being detailed in a 'Suite of documentation' which is not accessible for analysis. The AI extraction notes that 'Technical capability requirements' and 'Financial requirements' are listed but not detailed, impacting clarity on these crucial aspects. The mandatory site visit is clearly stated.

Specific technical and financial requirements are not detailed in the provided text.
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration. However, the crucial 'Suite of documentation' is not available for review, meaning the completeness of the tender requirements cannot be fully assessed. The AI extraction confirms that 'Documents with content/summaries: 0'.

Content of tender documents is not available for assessment.
Fairness85/100

The tender promotes fairness by being an open competition and using an e-procurement portal. The value is disclosed, and the procedure seems objective. However, the fairness could be enhanced by providing access to all documentation and clearly outlining evaluation criteria.

Evaluation criteria are missing.
Practicality65/100

The tender utilizes e-submission via the Kent Business Portal, which is a practical approach. However, the process of registration and expressing interest before accessing documents adds a step. The lack of accessible document content hinders the assessment of practicality for suppliers in preparing their bids. The contract start date is specified.

Document content is not readily available for assessment.
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and deadlines are populated. The dates provided (submission deadline, contract start, contract duration) are logically consistent. No disputes or suspensions are noted.

Sustainability50/100

There is no explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, innovation, or EU funding within the provided text. This indicates a lack of focus on these areas, which is a missed opportunity for modern public procurement.

No mention of green procurement criteria.
No mention of social procurement criteria.

Strengths

Clear basic information and project title.
Use of e-procurement platform for submission.
Defined CPV code and estimated value.
Open competition procedure.

Concerns

Missing detailed technical and financial requirements.
Lack of accessible tender document content for review.
Absence of specified evaluation criteria.
No explicit sustainability or innovation criteria.

Recommendations

1. Provide detailed technical and financial requirements within the tender documents.
2. Include clear and objective evaluation criteria for bidders.
3. Consider incorporating sustainability or innovation elements into future tenders.

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