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Sessions House Basement Strengthening works Main Contract

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Kent County Council as the buying organisation for the "Sessions House Basement Strengthening works Main Contract." This project falls under the construction industry category and is located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award and contract phase, having commenced on 18th June 2025, with an end date of 19th September 2025. The contract value is set at £19,194,208 GBP. Kent County Council, under the public authority sub-central government classification, manages this procurement action, which utilises a below-threshold, unknown procurement method to complete the strengthening works from RIBA Stages 4 to 7. The overall status of the tender is noted as complete.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in construction services, as it focuses on structural strengthening within a public authority building. Companies specialising in construction work, especially those capable of providing structural steel support and beam reinforcement, would be well-suited to engage in this project. With GTCI LIMITED as the current supplier, SME businesses that possess expertise in similar works can explore potential supply chain partnerships or subcontracting opportunities to expand their reach and business prospects. The project aligns with the aims of establishing a solid partnership with public sector entities, ensuring a stable growth pathway for businesses in the construction domain.

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Notice Title

Sessions House Basement Strengthening works Main Contract

Notice Description

Principal Contractor to provide construction services from RIBA Stages 4 to 7. Renewal of temporary adjustable propping with structural steel supports to support precast concrete rib beams in basement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006244-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,194,208 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 19 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GTCI

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