DGT Helipad Design and Construction

The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is issuing an open tender, solicitation number C484350, for the design and construction of upgrades to the existing helipad at Darent Valley Hospital. The primary objective is to ensure the facility achieves compliance with CAP 1264 and all other applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. This process will be informed by detailed site surveys, technical assessments, and design development. The estimated contract value is 500,000 GBP excluding VAT, with a projected performance period running from January 14, 2027, to January 14, 2028. This procurement is specifically reserved for suppliers based in Kent, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Award decisions will be based on a combination of quality, cost, and social value. Interested parties must submit their electronic tenders by November 16, 2026, at 12:00 pm, with an enquiry deadline set for November 2, 2026.