Kings Hall repairs and refurbishment Architect and Design team

A Tender Notice
by CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
2 year
Value
£160K
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
09 Jan 2026
Delivery
01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
Deadline
09 Feb 2026 12:00

Related Terms

Location

Kent:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Project Overview Canterbury City Council is commissioning a refurbishment and upgrade project at Kings Hall, Herne Bay. The scope includes: Fabric Repairs: Essential repairs to the building envelope and internal finishes to preserve the historic character and ensure long-term durability. Mechanical & Electrical Services: Upgrading/renewal of existing systems to meet modern standards for energy efficiency, safety, and operational performance. Remodeling: To improve functionality and address previous unsympathetic alterations. This building supports externally accessible public toilets as well as venue facilities. CCC has developed concept designs which are considered close to meeting our requirements which include: Creating an attractive destination seafront bar/cafe separate, yet available to the main hall. Improving the main hall and backstage areas, including modernising acoustics and seating to attract more commercially successful shows. Exploring opportunities to increase the capacity of the main hall. The architect will be appointed as Lead Consultant and will be responsible for: Reviewing and developing CCC’s concept designs. * Forming, leading and coordinating a full design team to deliver a complete Turnkey Service. Identifying all necessary sub-consultants (e.g., structural, civil, M&E engineers, and any other specialists) Appointing the team directly. ** Advising on and arranging any additional surveys required to bring the project to completion. Producing all required outputs in line with the RIBA Plan of Work, from Stage 2 through to Stage 7. Delivering a complete design package suitable for procurement via the Kent Business Portal. Supporting CCC’s appointed Quantity Surveyor throughout the project lifecycle. Under the CDM Regulations 2015, CCC is the Client and has appointed a Quantity Surveyor. The architect will be expected to act as Principal Designer. If the architect does not have the capability to act as Principal Designer, they must propose a suitably qualified party to fulfil this role and include associated fees in their submission.

Award Criteria

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CPV Codes

  • 71200000 - Architectural and related services

Other Information

*CCC is seeking a complete design package, including any structural, M&E and other requirements. If the architect does not have the relevant engineering and other expertise in-house CCC requires them to propose a design team, including these consultants, to allow them to deliver a complete ‘Turnkey Service’. Engineering services and all other sub-consultant’s fees should therefore be included in this tender submission. All necessary consultants are to be appointed directly by the Architect. **The architect should provide details of any additional surveys, including costs, required to complete the project in their tender submission. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005248738 ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-0602a8
  • FTS 001800-2026

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