The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe
Replacement UPVC windows and doors programme 2027-29
The procurement contact named on the official notice.
Tenders must be returned via the Kent Business portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/AJ92588APD). We cannot accept tenders returned by post or email.
The submission route named on the official notice.
This is a large award for Construction — above three-quarters of comparable contracts. Based on 64,002 valued Construction tenders in our corpus.
The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe has published 4 Construction notices, about every 11 months. On that rhythm the next one is expected around August 2027.
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Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for a windows & doors replacements programme for its social housing stock and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet FHDC's requirements.
The specific requirements for the contract are detailed in the tender documents.
This tender will be conducted using a one-stage 'open' procedure.
The contract is anticipated to start 1 April 2027 and continue for a period of 2 years (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 12 months).
Regarding the contract value: the estimated value for the initial contract term is £1,560,000 excl.
VAT based on FHDC's current budgets.
However the maximum estimated value for the initial period is £2,700,000 excl.
VAT dependent on the approval additional funding.
The total sum of £4,050,000 excl.
VAT includes the additional funding and a 12-month extension to the contract term.
What it takes to bid this
Typical UK bid effort for the £1m–£10m band — an estimate, not a quote.
Qualify & bid/no-bid ~10% · SQ / PQQ ~20% · Written response ~55% · Review & presentation ~15%
Typical for this category — confirm against the ITT pack
- Hold at bidSSIP-family accreditation (CHAS / Constructionline)
- Hold at bidISO 45001 / H&S policy & CDM competence
- Show at bidNamed site & contract managers with CVs
- Show at bidComparable references / case studies
- Hold at bidFinancial standing (accounts, often ~2× contract value turnover)
- Hold at bidInsurance cover (PL / EL, often PI)
- Show at bidSocial value commitments
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