Award

Employer's Agent- Refurbishment of Maidstone House & The Link

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 11:02

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, has successfully concluded the procurement process for appointing an Employer's Agent for the refurbishment of Maidstone House and The Link. This procurement falls under the industry category of construction consultancy services and aligns with the Council’s ambition to achieve Net Zero targets by 2030. The open procedure tender commenced on 22 July 2025, requiring submissions by 27 August 2025. Evaluation occurred at the end of August with interviews following in September, and the award was formally announced on 30 September 2025. Fusion Project Management Limited, an SME, has been awarded the contract, valued at over £280,700, commencing on 31 October 2025 through to 30 November 2027.

The refurbishment project addresses critical upgrades to an ageing mechanical and electrical plant system, promising opportunities for businesses within construction and clean energy sectors. Companies specialising in construction management, sustainable energy systems, or supporting refurbishment activities should find the tender especially relevant. As this increasing focus on sustainable practices could offer renewed demand for green building expertise, businesses adept in delivering concept designs and feasibility studies stand to benefit. This contract supports Maidstone Borough Council in enhancing its operational efficiency while providing a conducive work environment, making it an attractive opportunity for involved suppliers.

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Notice Title

Employer's Agent- Refurbishment of Maidstone House & The Link

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is inviting interested parties to submit tenders for the appointment of Employer's Agent to support 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. The Employer's Agent will support MBC's refurbishment and clean energy objectives by confirming feasibility and creating concept designs, as well as fully preparing MBC to go out to tender for onboarding a prospective contractor- under a two-stage Design & Build contract, circa November/December 2025, with an aim to mobilise on site in March/April 2026. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement: Tender release: Tuesday 22 July 2025 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm, Wednesday 27 August 2025 Evaluation: w/c 25 August 2025 Interviews: Between 10 September- 24 September 2025 (exact dates to be advised on invitation) Appointment of contractor: w/c 29 September 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056435
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060830-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£280,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FUSION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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