Planning

Badsell Road

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has initiated a contracting process for a project titled "Badsell Road" within the infrastructure sector, focusing on improving roadways and pedestrian facilities. The tender is at the planning stage and aims to enhance the B2017/B2016 junction area near Mascalls Academy in Maidstone, UK. This procurement, with a gross value of £3 million, involves works including road widening, junction signals, and drainage improvements. The project aligns with strategic local transport priorities and is slated to begin in June 2026, continuing until January 2027. Preliminary market engagement occurred in October 2025, and further communications are expected post-13th November 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those experienced in infrastructure projects such as road improvement and drainage solutions. Companies that supply construction machinery, materials, and auxiliary products will find relevant opportunities within this procurement. Given the scale and focus on improving local transport infrastructure, businesses with a track record in public works and government contracts, especially within the sub-central government framework, may find this project complementary to their service offerings and capabilities. Therefore, firms with expertise in comprehensive construction services and a strategic interest in enhancing accessibility and reducing congestion should consider this tender.

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Notice Title

Badsell Road

Notice Description

This scheme supports Kent County Council's (the Council) strategic priorities that are outlined within Framing Kent's Future and Securing Kent's Future 2022-2026. It will help support improving the infrastructure for communities and providing improved cycling and pedestrian facilities at the B2017/B2016 junction which is adjacent to Mascalls Academy. The scheme also supports the key priorities set out in the Councils Local Transport Plan 5 'Striking the Balance' (LTP5) in terms of providing additional highway capacity, improving accessibility and reducing congestion. The scheme includes the widening of Badsell Road, new junction signals with improved pedestrian facilities, widening of existing footways and provision of a new shared route on the south side of Badsell Road. New drainage basins and an attenuation tank will help to mitigate the existing flood risk. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994147768

Planning Information

The market engagement was carried out before this notice was published. Kent County Council (the Council) engaged with suppliers through the local Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Southern Event, held on Wednesday 1st October 2025. The event allowed the Council to engage with the market to provide an overview of the pipeline of work, gauge the level of interest in upcoming opportunities, and provide an overview of procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e04e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073488-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Garay
Contact Email
laura.garay2@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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