Balcony Walkway Replacement at Sandgate High Street Flats, Folkestone

A Tender Notice
by THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Works)
Duration
1 year
Value
£100K
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
28 Jul 2025
Delivery
27 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2026
Deadline
26 Aug 2025 12:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable contractor to replace the failed balcony walkway structure in accordance with the approved designs and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet FHDC's requirements. The specific requirements for the contract are detailed in the Specification at Appendix 1 and the accompanying appendices. This tender will be conducted using a one-stage 'open' procedure. The contract is anticipated to start late October 2025 and continue for a period of 12 months (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 6 months). The works consist of a like-for-like replacement of the rear access balcony to second-floor maisonettes, with the following key components: • Removal and replacement of existing balcony deck. • Remedial works to cantilevered support beams as per structural engineer recommendations. • Replacement of existing handrails and guarding to meet current Building Regulations. • Redirection of existing rainwater pipe from penetrating the deck to discharge at the side of the stairwell projection. The form of contract shall be a JCT MWD 2016 agreement.

Renewal Options

Option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 6 months or as needed to complete the works. Any extensions to be an extension of time only without additional costs (notwithstanding any separate modifications to the contract).

Award Criteria

Total tender sum _
Technical Expertise and Experience Please provide an example of a similar past project delivered in the past three years and explain how you fulfilled the client's requirements. Summarise the challenges faced, and solutions implemented during this project. Explain how your experience would add value to this project. Provide a list of personnel with their job title, qualifications and experience, and how they will be involved in this project. (This can be supplied as a separate appendix and excluded from the word count).
Programme and Risk Management Provide an outline programme for the project. (Gantt charts can be supplied as a separate appendix and excluded from the word count). Explain how you would plan and manage the works to minimize the on-site construction phase and reduce the impact on residents. Identify the key risks and how these would be controlled and/or mitigated to avoid programme delay.
Quality Assurance and Defect Management What processes will you implement to ensure high-quality workmanship and prevent defects? Describe your approach to inspections, testing, and addressing any post-construction issues.
Resident Safety and Disruption Management How will you ensure minimal disruption to residents during construction works? Outline your approach to safety, noise control, and access management while working in a partially occupied building.

CPV Codes

  • 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work
  • 45211341 - Flats construction work

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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