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Park Mall demolition and construction of interim car park

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has successfully completed the award phase of the procurement process for the Park Mall demolition and construction of an interim car park, located at postal code TN24 8RY, Ashford. This contract, totalling £1,489,590 GBP, was awarded via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 13 March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 23 March 2026 and conclude on 28 October 2026. The process falls under the industry category of demolition, site preparation and clearance work, with Ashford Borough Council acting as the buying organization.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in demolition and site preparation, allowing them to leverage the competitive yet selective procurement method to secure valuable projects. Businesses equipped to engage in works within the CPV classification code 45111000 are particularly well-suited to take advantage of this tender. The involvement of O'Connell Demolition Limited, a company identified as an SME, as the awarded supplier highlights the Council’s openness to work with smaller enterprises, providing them a platform for growth and expansion in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Park Mall demolition and construction of interim car park

Notice Description

Call-off contract awarded via mini competition under a framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e3b3378-c6ef-4031-b4fa-203dd638e752
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb5d58b-b65d-468a-8979-04497d344ba9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,489,590 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,489,590 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

O'CONNELL DEMOLITION

Further Information

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