Tender for the Victorian Bridge Repair Project at Dover Russell Gardens by Dover District Council

Project Name: Victorian Bridge Repair Project at Dover Russell Gardens

Procurement Method: Open Competition

Estimated Total Contract Value: £300,000 (including VAT)

Contract Duration: Expected from 1 May 2026 to 14 August 2026 (15 weeks in total)

CPV Code: 45000000 - Construction work; 45221113 - Footbridge construction work

Project Description: Dover District Council intends to select and appoint a suitable contractor to carry out repair works on the Victorian Bridge at Dover Russell Gardens. Tenderers must meet the Council's requirements through their tender response.

Tender Method: Expressions of Interest are accepted only through the Kent Business Portal. Complete tender response documents must be submitted online via the Kent Business Portal.

Tender Submission Address: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Alternative Bidding Platform: Delta eSourcing portal (https://www.delta-esourcing.com)

Tender Submission Instructions: Electronic bidding is permitted.

Special Suitability: Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Procurement Procedure: Open procedure

Type of Contracting Authority: Public authority

Region: East Kent, United Kingdom

Key Notes: Tenders must be completed via the Kent Business Portal. It is recommended to register in advance and familiarize yourself with the platform's operation. The project involves the repair of a Victorian-era bridge, which may have potential requirements for experience in historic building restoration. The contract duration is short (15 weeks), requiring an assessment of construction schedule feasibility. Quality carries a high weight (30%) in the evaluation criteria, so emphasis should be placed on technical proposals and quality statements in addition to price.