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Resurface of footpath at Trosley Country Park

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Kent County Council involved the resurfacing of a footpath at Trosley Country Park. This initiative aimed to create an accessible trail funded externally by DEFRA. The contract under the legal basis 2023/54 was completed and awarded on 31st March 2026, with the work carried out between 15th and 20th December 2025. Located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, the procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown". The industry category for this contract was "works" with a focus on resurfacing activities, as identified by the CPV code 45233251.

This tender could unlock business growth opportunities for companies operating in the construction and civil works sector, specifically those specialising in outdoor infrastructure projects. Sovereign Forestry Contractors Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Sandhurst, was appointed as the supplier, showcasing that local SMEs have the potential to successfully secure contracts within public authority initiatives. Businesses with expertise in sustainable and accessible infrastructure development would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in future procurements by Kent County Council and other sub-central government bodies.

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Notice Title

Resurface of footpath at Trosley Country Park

Notice Description

Resurface of footpath at Trosley Country Park to create accessible trail. Externally funded by DEFRA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029869-2026
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

45233251 - Resurfacing works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SOVEREIGN FORESTRY CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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