Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has initiated the tender process for the project titled "CN250126 - Green Corridors (Sites 6, 8 & 11)," focusing on the construction industry. This project, part of the Green Corridors Programme, aims to enhance walking and cycling infrastructure across Dartford and Gravesham, contributing to safer, more attractive, and less polluted routes. The project is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including the tender submission end date on 10 January 2025. The procurement features a competitive procedure with negotiation and aims to award the three sites to a single contractor, with an estimated project value of £2,500,000. The contract period is set from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026.

This tender announces a significant opportunity for construction companies, particularly those that specialise in infrastructure improvements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this contract, given the project's emphasis on small to large-scale infrastructure enhancements. Participating in this tender can provide business growth opportunities by securing a high-value, high-impact project that aims to improve community infrastructure and public satisfaction. These improvements can boost the selected contractor's portfolio and local presence, promising further business prospects with public sector projects.

Tender

CN250126 - Green Corridors (Sites 6, 8 & 11)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

29th November 2024 16:01:25 PM

Tender Deadline

10th January 2025 12:00:00 PM 34 days remaining
Contract Summary

The Green Corridors Programme is a programme of walking and cycling infrastructure improvement schemes in Dartford and Gravesham. The principle behind the Green Corridors programme is to aid the creation of a walking and cycling culture to improve public realm, the quality of life for residents and resident satisfaction, whilst making routes safer to use, more appealing and less polluted by traffic. It aims to connect developments around Ebbsfleet Garden City by implementing usable walking and cycling infrastructure within a fully connected network. Phase 3 of the initiative will provide a combination of new routes to connect developments with destinations and improvements to existing routes. The programme will provide up to 20 small scale improvements and 2 large scale improvements to existing routes alongside up to 6 new routes. KCC now seeks to award the three sites (Sites 6, 8 & 11) as a single package to one contractor.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-42193abf-1634-4380-9646-735c5b9e7412

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Competitive Procedure With Negotiation (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Works

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

45000000

CPV Division(s)

45 - Construction work
Awarding Authority

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Adam Chilvers

Buyer Email

adam.chilvers@kent.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Invicta House

Maidstone

ME14 1XX

United Kingdom

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CN250126 - Green Corridors (Sites 6, 8 & 11)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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