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PlanningUpdate

26 May 2026 at 13:33

Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is in the planning stages of a public procurement process titled "Public Realm Improvements," aimed at enhancing public infrastructure within the region of Maidstone, situated in the United Kingdom. This construction contract deals with foundation work for highways, roads, streets, and footpaths, and falls under the industry category of 'works.' Currently, the procurement process is in the planning update stage, with revised timelines republished in 2026. There is a planned contract period starting from 1st May 2027 and concluding on 1st May 2028, with a future notice anticipated by the 1st January 2027.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs capable of delivering foundation work for highways and other public spaces. The focus on public infrastructure improvements paves the way for companies specializing in civil engineering, construction, and related fields to bid for this project. The planned status of the project gives potential bidders ample time to prepare and ensure their offerings align with the council's vision for upgrading Maidstone's public realm.

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Notice Title

Public Realm Improvements

Notice Description

Consstruction contract for the delivery of public realm improvements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0522f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048843-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20277 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 1 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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