Award

Former Springfield Site Development

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 16:38

Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Maidstone Borough Council, aiming to appoint a contractor for the 'Former Springfield Site Development', a residential dwellings project in Maidstone, UK. The procurement follows an open competitive flexible procedure. The award decision date is slated for 11 February 2026, with the contract expected to run from 6 March 2026, ending on 1 December 2029. This project falls under the 'Construction work' industry category, utilizing Pre-Construction Services Agreement 2024 for design and JCT Design and Build 2024 Form of Contract for construction. Key milestones include the completion of the standstill period by 20 February 2026, ensuring compliance and transparency as per UK legislation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specializing in design and build projects. Large-scale firms like HIGGINS PARTNERSHIPS 1961 PLC, LOVELL PARTNERSHIPS LIMITED, and HILL PARTNERSHIPS LIMITED have been engaged in the bidding process, emphasizing the project's potential for growth and collaboration in residential development. The competitive method fosters an environment where innovative designs and efficient project management can lead to successful bids, thereby enhancing business profiles and expanding market reach in high-quality residential property development. The project also demands adherence to national standards and regulations, requiring firms capable of navigating complex compliance landscapes.

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Notice Title

Former Springfield Site Development

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a contractor to provide high-quality design and construction works to deliver a residential dwellings development. The project will be delivered utilising a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) 2024 for the design stage element followed by a JCT Design and Build 2024 Form of Contract all with agreed Amendments for the works elements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056986
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012593-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£41,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£37,454,402 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 1 Dec 2029 3-4 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILL PARTNERSHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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