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

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 May 2022 at 17:04

Tender

23 Dec 2021 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone Borough Council is seeking to appoint a firm of architects for the redevelopment of the former Royal Mail sorting office in Maidstone. The procurement process, classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, is currently in the planning phase. Key dates include the release of the tender on 23rd December 2021, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 12:00pm on 13th January 2022, and the submission of completed tenders due by 12:00pm on 20th January 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging competitive bids from interested firms.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for architectural and design firms looking to expand their project portfolio. Companies that can provide services from the preparatory stages through to detailed planning submissions will be particularly well-positioned to compete. The project is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in architectural design and planning who can demonstrate previous experience in similar redevelopment projects.

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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. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03054d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011582-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss 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
TLJ45 Mid Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEWIS AND HICKEY

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