Planning

External Building, Minor Civil & Ground Works

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

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Planning

27 Nov 2025 at 19:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by the Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority for the project titled "External Building, Minor Civil & Ground Works" in the county of Kent, United Kingdom. This initiative is currently at the planning stage, with the procurement designed for works across various Kent Fire and Rescue Service sites. Industry categories include engineering works, construction works, and structural steelworks, among others. A market engagement event is scheduled for 11th December 2025 via Microsoft Teams, to discuss contract scope and requirements. This event requires registration through email, and some draft tender documents are available for comment. The entire contract is planned to run from 8th May 2026 to 7th May 2030, with an estimated value of £2,000,000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering, construction, and related fields to secure a long-term project with a public authority. Companies specialising in civil engineering, structural works, and groundworks might find this project particularly suitable, offering potential for substantial growth. The invitation to the market engagement event is an excellent chance for businesses to gain insights into the project, ask questions, and provide feedback on draft documentation. Engaging early in this planning stage could be advantageous in positioning for the upcoming stages of this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Building, Minor Civil & Ground Works

Notice Description

This procurement is for works pertaining to 'External Building, Minor Civil & Ground Works' across all Kent Fire and Rescue Service sites in the county of Kent. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Kent:-Engineering-works-and-construction-works./A6T83F525S To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A6T83F525S

Planning Information

Contractors are invited to join our Market Engagement event at 10-11.30am on Thursday the 11th December 2025. The event will be held on Microsoft Teams and recorded for those unable to attend. An overview of the contract scope and requirements will be given, contractors will also have the opportunity to ask questions. To be added to the event, please email procurement@kent.fire-uk.org with the names and email addresses of those that wish to attend. In addition to the above event, some draft tender documentation has been shared for comment including the specification, quality requirements and pricing schedule.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eaa6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077895-2025
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45223200 - Structural works

45223210 - Structural steelworks

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

45233200 - Various surface works

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Dec 20251 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 8 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Rebecca Jarrett
Contact Email
procurement@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
01622 692121

Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
ME15 6XB
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
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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