Tender

Architects Services for the development of Maidstone East (former Royal Mail sorting office)

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Dec 2021 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking to appoint a firm of architects for the development of the former Royal Mail sorting office in Maidstone, under the title "Architects Services for the development of Maidstone East". This procurement falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category (CPV Code: 71000000). The tender process is currently at the expression of interest stage, with a deadline for submissions on 13th January 2022. Following the tender release on 23rd December 2021, relevant documentation will be available on the Kent Business Portal by 7th January 2022, as the council prepares for a detailed planning application submission with a contract estimated at £189,000. The expected contract period is from 1st March 2022 to 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for architectural firms, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in a substantial redevelopment project. Companies with experience in RIBA stages of work, especially those already familiar with the planning processes and the UK's construction sector, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in shaping the future of this key site in Maidstone, leading to potential long-term partnerships and further projects with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architects Services for the development of Maidstone East (former Royal Mail sorting office)

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a firm of Architects to take an existing design from its current RIBA Stage 1 (Preparation & Briefing) through to RIBA stage 2 (Concept Design) and RIBA stage 3 (Spatial Co-ordination) services in connection with the Council's redevelopment works of the Former Royal Mail Sorting Office (FRMSO), and Cantium House (CH), Maidstone. The RIBA Stage 1 work which is nearing completion will be shared with those who express an interest in tendering for the project. This will be made available via the Kent Business Portal by Friday 7th January 2022. Please refer to the Schedule of Services required (Appendix C). The appointment will be made on the basis of services provided up to and including detailed planning application submission and any liaising with the planning authority as required post submission to enable a detailed planning consent. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Thursday 23rd of December 2021 Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 12:00pm Thursday the 13th of January 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Thursday 20th January 2022 Evaluation: w/c 24th January Internal MBC approval: w/c 31st January 2022 Appointment of Architect: w/c 7th February 2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfacc726-7d01-4d09-893d-2944fcff0cea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0968c0de-ec67-47c3-9b96-cbf181f58e9e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£189,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 1 Jul 2026 4-5 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
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louisa Coley
Contact Email
louisa.coley@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1892554189

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
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
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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