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Thanet Way Overbridges Ground Investigation Work

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2025 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract titled "Thanet Way Overbridges Ground Investigation Work" to Central Alliance Pre Construction Services Ltd. The procurement process, which is now in the Award stage, involved ground investigation work for two bridges over Thanet Way: Golden Hill and Bullockstone Road. This falls under the industry category of works, specifically focused on geotechnical and geo-environmental ground conditions. The contract commenced on 24th March 2025 and is scheduled to end by 30th October 2025. Located in Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom, the procurement employed a method described as below threshold with unknown specifics.

The tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in ground investigation and related engineering services, offering a lucrative contract valued at £188,677.48. SMEs with expertise in geotechnical, geological, and hydrogeological fields are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Additionally, businesses equipped to handle environmental assessments and infrastructure projects will find growth potential in similar public works projects, supported by Kent County Council’s procurement activities aimed at improving regional infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Thanet Way Overbridges Ground Investigation Work

Notice Description

Ground Investigation work for two Bridges over Thanet Way 1) Golden Hill 2) Bullockstone Road. The ground investigation is required to provide information to assess the geotechnical, geo-environmental, geological and hydrogeological ground conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015917-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£188,677 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL ALLIANCE PRE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

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