Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbe-ed95-735f-931d-479e5327bcc8/margate-skatepark-design-and-build closed GB open procedure Reserved for SMEs and VCSEs # Margate Skatepark Design and Build [Thanet District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/thanet-district-council) Estimated value £1,100,000 Published 1 Aug 2025 Deadline Closed 9 Sept 2025 ## Who can bid - Reserved for SMEs and VCSEs Only small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises can bid, so you are not competing with large firms. [PPN 005: reserving below-threshold procurements](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Open to suppliers based in the UK The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/reserved-for-smes-and-vcses) ## About this tender For the provision of a Skatepark build in Margate, Kent. The Employer will enter into a JCT Design and Build contract with the successful specialist contractor with the experience, track record, capability and capacity to deliver a skatepark new build of the scale and complexity outlined in the Appendix A - Specification. The contract will include consultations and engagement activity to ensure the proposed design meets with local aspirations, has a degree of challenge to suit all levels of abilities, will achieve planning approval and can be delivered within the project budget and timescales. (the project needs to be delivered and operational by mid July 2026, with a 3 month defects period). The Contract is anticipated to commence upon October 2025 for a duration of 12 Months. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal ([kentbusinessportal.org.uk](https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk)) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 01 September 2025. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 09 September 2025. Read full description ## CPV classification Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas Construction work for sports facilities Single-purpose sports facilities construction work Miscellaneous special-trade construction work Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Recreational, cultural and sporting services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-055c6c-2025-08-01T09:10:42+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-055c6c-2025-08-01T09:10:42+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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