Balcony Walkway Replacement at Sandgate High Street Flats, Folkestone

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Estimated value

Awarded value

£89k

Awarded 10 Sept 2025

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

11 Sept 2025

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. 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. The contract award is yet subject to successful completion of Section 20 consultation with our tenants and leaseholders as required by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (as amended).

Scope

Reference
DN783586
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
27 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2026
Possible extension to 30 Apr 2027

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).

CPV classifications
45211340
45211341
Contract locations
South East England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Total tender sumcost30.00%
Technical Expertise and ExperiencePlease 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).quality25.00%
Programme and Risk ManagementProvide 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.quality25.00%
Quality Assurance and Defect ManagementWhat processes will you implement to ensure high-quality workmanship and prevent defects? Describe your approach to inspections, testing, and addressing any post-construction issues.quality10.00%
Resident Safety and Disruption ManagementHow 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.quality10.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Below threshold - open competition

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£89k

Award date

10 Sept 2025

Contract start

03 Nov 2025

Contract end

31 Oct 2026

Awarded to