Planning

Refurbishment of Maidstone House & The Link Buildings

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

02 May 2025 at 15:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Refurbishment of Maidstone House & The Link Buildings." This project falls under the industry category of works, specifically overhaul and refurbishment work, and pertains to the Council's main office buildings. The supplier engagement process is underway, with key dates including the submission of responses to engagement documents due by 9th May 2025. Engagement sessions are scheduled for the week commencing 12th May 2025. The procurement method involves a Two Stage Design & Build contract, with a projected contract period starting from 1st January 2026 through to 31st December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment and overhaul work, particularly those with experience in sustainable building upgrades. The focus on achieving Maidstone Borough Council's Net Zero ambitions highlights the potential for businesses with expertise in eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions to demonstrate their capabilities. Additionally, the suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete in this process expands opportunities for a diverse range of businesses to participate in the tender. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to strategic partnerships and long-term growth, especially for contractors interested in public sector projects and sustainable development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment of Maidstone House & The Link Buildings

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding an upcoming project to facilitate the refurbishment of its main Council offices. The two buildings are currently powered via a shared fossil fuel mechanical & electrical plant (MEP) system. Many elements of the system have reached the end of their serviceable life and upgrades are required to assure the building's ability to provide comfortable working conditions for its occupants. Both Council staff and commercial tenants of Maidstone Borough Council are a top priority which is the focus of the need to refurbish the buildings. This is closely coupled by MBC's Net Zero ambitions for 2030 and beyond. This Supplier Engagement activity will prepare MBC for potentially going out to tender for a prospective contractor, for a Two Stage Design & Build contract, circa August-September 2025, with an aim to mobilise on site in January 2026.

Planning Information

The responses to questions posed in the engagement documents should be submitted in writing by Friday 9th May, after which we will be holding informal engagement sessions (via Microsoft Teams) to discuss other aspects of the scheme. These sessions can be booked on a first come, first served basis and will be held w/c 12th May. Engagement documents are available from, and all subsequent correspondence must be made via, the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk Project reference number: DN773532

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018889-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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