Tender

SC240099 Bearsted Road

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Sep 2024 at 10:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, the largest local authority in England, has announced a tender for the “SC240099 Bearsted Road” project, aimed at addressing congestion issues in Maidstone. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a procurement method defined as a competitive procedure with negotiation. The project involves significant infrastructure work in the construction category, valued at approximately £10.5 million. The scope includes widening Bearsted Road to a 4-lane dual carriageway, a shared footway/cycleway, and improvements to the 'Next' roundabout and New Cut (KIMs) roundabout. The tender period ends on 14 October 2024, with the contract expected to commence on 1 May 2025 and conclude by 31 May 2026. The project's location is in England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those capable of handling large-scale infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria have inclusivity provisions favouring SMEs. This substantial project not only promises significant immediate work but also positions firms for future opportunities with Kent County Council and other local authorities. Businesses specializing in road construction, civil engineering, and traffic management will find this project well-suited to their expertise and capacity, fostering potential long-term growth and collaboration with public sector bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC240099 Bearsted Road

Notice Description

Kent County Council (the Council) is the largest local authority in England covering an area of 3,500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of over PS1bn on goods and services and a population of 1.6m. The Council provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with the NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group, 12 district councils, and 289 parish/town councils. KCC consists of four directorates: * Adult Social Care and Health; * Children, Young People and Education; * Growth, Environment and Transport; and * Strategic and Corporate Services. This service is being commissioned on behalf of the Major Capital Programme Team which sits within the Growth, Environment and Transport directorate. The A249 Bearsted Road scheme is an important infrastructure improvement which aims to address congestion in Maidstone. The Bearsted Road scheme involves widening Bearsted Road to provide a 4-lane dual carriageway and a shared footway/cycleway on the southern side of Bearsted Road between the crematorium and New Cut Road. The 'Next' roundabout will be signalised, whilst enlarging and signalising the New Cut (KIMs) roundabout, together with an alternative access and service roads to the Newnham Court Shopping Village.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39b9e484-59d3-4a10-92e3-bb05f802bbe1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79ee90e-419b-4d9c-964c-a2e892a9bb2a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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