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SC240044 - Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract 2025

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Apr 2025 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is inviting tenders for the "SC240044 - Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract 2025" under the construction industry category. This tender involves maintenance work on local highways across six geographical areas in Kent, UK. Contractors can bid for multiple areas but will be awarded no more than two areas. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions being accepted electronically until 12 April 2025. The initial contract term is three years, with an option to extend for a further two years. Work will primarily occur between April and October to take advantage of optimal road conditions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in road repair and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in managing traffic and maintaining high standards in construction work. Small and medium-sized companies with qualified personnel equipped to handle patching tasks will find this tender beneficial for growth. The contracts ensure a steady workflow for up to eight months each year, providing business continuity over the initial three-year term and potentially extending to five years. Ideal bidders would have a proven track record in highway maintenance and sufficient resources to meet the demanding schedules set by Kent County Council.

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Notice Title

SC240044 - Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract 2025

Notice Description

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made. Kent County Council (KCC) as upper tier Authority is the Highway Authority for highways maintainable at public expense and has such duty to maintain highways in accordance with S.41 of the Highways Act 1980. In order to meet and deliver upon these statutory obligations KCC requires competent contractors as there is no internal KCC employed resource to undertake this work There are around 5,445 miles of local roads in Kent (616 miles of A roads, 279 of B roads, 1,172 of C roads and 3,378 of unclassified roads), making it one of the largest and most heavily trafficked local authority networks in the country. The workload will be divided into six geographical areas, and awarded separate contracts. Suppliers may bid for any number of areas but will be awarded no more than two. The contract carries an initial term of three years, with options to extend for a further two years. Works orders are raised by KCC Highway staff. The works will consist of small and medium patching generally within the carriageway. Small elements of footway patching may also be requested. Pre-site inspections will be undertaken, jointly between KCC and the Contractor where necessary, to minimise issues that may prevent the work from being carried out. The contractors will deliver a programme of works over a 6- to 8-month period, usually between April through to October when the weather and road temperatures are optimal for highway repairs. The contractors will provide sufficient resource to achieve minimal deviation from projected timescales. Operatives are to be fully trained and have the required level of qualifications and expertise to deliver works and will be required to take before and after photos at each site. The key aim of these contracts is to deliver a permanent, quality first-time repair, including adjusting iron works and reinstating all white lining. The Contractor is responsible for managing all aspects of traffic management according to the Code of Practice for Safety at Street Works & Road Works and the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.

Lot Information

Dartford and Gravesham

Covering Dartford and Gravesham

Renewal: Initial term of 36 months (3 years), with up to up to 24 months (2 years) of extension available

Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells

Covering Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells

Renewal: Initial term of 36 months (3 years), with up to up to 24 months (2 years) of extension available

Maidstone and Tonbridge & Malling

Covering Maidstone and Tonbridge & Malling

Renewal: Initial term of 36 months (3 years), with up to up to 24 months (2 years) of extension available

Swale and Canterbury

Covering Swale and Canterbury

Renewal: Initial term of 36 months (3 years), with up to up to 24 months (2 years) of extension available

Thanet and Dover

Covering Thanet and Dover

Renewal: Initial term of 36 months (3 years), with up to up to 24 months (2 years) of extension available

Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe

Covering Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe

Renewal: Initial term of 36 months (3 years), with up to up to 24 months (2 years) of extension available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0501fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014784-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Milly Massy
Contact Email
milly.massy@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000422036

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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