Planning

Modular Buildings and Storage Solutions

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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12 Dec 2025 at 10:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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11 Dec 2025 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, operating as Procurement Services, is in the planning stage of initiating a tender for the provision of Modular Buildings and Storage Solutions. The procurement aims to establish both a local and national framework covering the public sector across the UK. The council's address is 1 Abbey Wood Road, West Malling, ME19 4YT. Current efforts are focused on market engagement, with a scheduled online questionnaire to be completed by 15 January 2026. This process seeks to gather insights into supplier capabilities and inform the development of specifications and pricing mechanisms. The contract is anticipated to begin on 1 October 2026 and conclude on 30 September 2030, with the procurement classified under goods related to trailers, modular buildings, and container solutions.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of prefabricated and modular buildings, as well as those handling large and specialised container solutions. Suppliers capable of delivering innovative and cost-effective storage solutions tailored to educational and governmental needs will find this an appealing opportunity. The framework agreement encourages participation from diverse suppliers, ranging from construction firms to container manufacturers, offering chances to engage in public sector contracts valued at £600,000,000 GBP. Businesses with a focus on long-term public sector engagement and those with established logistics and manufacturing abilities are well positioned to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Modular Buildings and Storage Solutions

Notice Description

Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Modular Buildings and Storage Solutions. This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier and customer experiences, challenges, and expectations regarding Modular Buildings and Storage Solutions frameworks. Your responses will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement and delivery experience for Modular Buildings and Storage Solutions services across all areas within the Public Sector. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Trailers%2C-semi-trailers-and-mobile-containers./2MDTNVFY87 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2MDTNVFY87

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand market capability and capacity Inform the development of the specification and pricing mechanism Explore innovative solutions Identify potential risks and delivery models Suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities: Online Questionnaire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082313-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34220000 - Trailers, semi-trailers and mobile containers

34221000 - Special-purpose mobile containers

44211000 - Prefabricated buildings

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

44613000 - Large containers

44613200 - Refrigerated containers

44613300 - Standard freight containers

44613400 - Storage containers

44619000 - Other containers

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work

45214100 - Construction work for kindergarten buildings

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

45214300 - Construction work for college buildings

45214400 - Construction work for university buildings

45214500 - Construction work for buildings of further education

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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 COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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