Fit-out of Folca 2, Folkestone

Buyer
The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe
Value
£9,000,000
Closes
19 November 2026
Where
Folkestone, the South East
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The council wants a contractor to fit out the inside of a building called Folca 2 in Folkestone town centre, including a medical centre and commercial units. Fitting out means building the interior, such as walls, ceilings, electrics, plumbing and heating, so the space is ready to use. The work is estimated at around £9 million and is planned to run from April 2027 to September 2028, with an option to extend to February 2029.

What the buyer wants

• Deliver the full interior fit-out of the medical centre and commercial space to the council's design and specification • Manage the build programme, health and safety, and coordination of subcontractors across the 18-month project • Provide evidence of financial strength, insurance, relevant past project experience, and health and safety competence through the Kent Business Portal

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

Most small businesses would be disqualified by the size of the contract, the financial turnover and past project experience thresholds, and the likely need for a parent company guarantee or bonding, so this is realistically a route for larger contractors or for small firms to pursue as subcontractors.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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