Award

Dover Discovery Centre - Walker Construction - Contract Sum - Refurbishment and Redevelopment Work

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Jan 2025 at 10:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has concluded the contracting process for the refurbishment and redevelopment work at Dover Discovery Centre, awarding a contract to Walker Construction (UK) Limited. This project falls within the construction industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award phase with the competitive procedure with negotiation method used for this above-threshold tender. The contract period begins on 8th April 2024 and ends on 23rd May 2025, with a total contract value of £5,322,236. Relevant key dates include the tender period ending on 23rd October 2023 and the award date on 16th February 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in refurbishment and redevelopment work. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria, while large companies like Walker Construction (UK) Limited have demonstrated their competitiveness in such projects. The selective procurement method ensures that only qualified entities with strong credentials are considered, promoting fair competition and potentially leading to high-quality project outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dover Discovery Centre - Walker Construction - Contract Sum - Refurbishment and Redevelopment Work

Notice Description

Dover Discovery Centre - Walker Construction - Contract Sum - Refurbishment and Redevelopment Work

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf5104d8-0dec-4f7e-83a2-369b947fc8dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c80e38b-7d23-44e8-85ae-c34a0892aaa3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,322,236 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,322,236 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2024 - 23 May 2025 1-2 years
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
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALKER CONSTRUCTION (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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