Tender

Highways Contract Procurement Consultancy Services

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Aug 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is inviting quotations for their "Highways Contract Procurement Consultancy Services" tender. This procurement process is in the tender stage and focuses on civil engineering consultancy services. The purpose is to secure technical support for contract development, including specification and procurement activity related to a new Highways Term Maintenance Contract. The contract is planned to run from November 2025 to July 2027. The submission deadline for expressions of interest is set for 25th September 2025. This competitive open procurement is conducted below-threshold with an estimated contract value of £150,000 exclusive of VAT. The tender's location is Chatham, United Kingdom, operating under legal provisions indicated by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This open tender presents a growth opportunity primarily for consultancy firms specialising in civil engineering and those equipped to provide comprehensive technical support in contract development. Companies with expertise in public authority-related projects and the capability to deliver high-quality services within timelines are well-suited to compete. The weighting criteria for award evaluation are primarily based on quality (70%), cost (25%), and social value (5%), providing multiple avenues for firms to demonstrate their strengths and competitive edge. This tender encourages businesses to engage with a sub-central government body and could lead to long-term prospects in public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Highways Contract Procurement Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Medway Council ('The Authority') invites quotations for the provision of technical support and contract development, including specification and procurement activities relating to a new Highways Term Maintenance Contract, as detailed in the Specification and in accordance with these instructions and the Council's Terms and Conditions of Contract. Contract anticipated to run from November 2025 - July 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051558-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Nigel Ford
Contact Email
nigel.ford@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1634332088

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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