Tender

MBC Refurbishment of Maidstone House & The Link

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is leading a procurement process for the refurbishment of its headquarters, Maidstone House and The Link, located on King Street, Maidstone. This tender, titled "MBC Refurbishment of Maidstone House & The Link," falls under the works category and uses an open procedure. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the submission deadline on 12th May 2026, the enquiry period ending on 5th May 2026, and the planned award period concluding on 12th June 2026. The total estimated value of the project is £6.7 million, and it is classified mainly under refurbishment work, suitable for businesses in the construction industry.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those experienced in major refurbishment projects. The open procedure allows a broad range of businesses to participate, fostering competitive bids that underscore quality, cost-effectiveness, and social value. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to partake. Successful contractors will contribute to the transformation of civic offices, ensuring high-quality facilities for Maidstone Borough Council, thereby positioning themselves favourably for future government projects.

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Notice Title

MBC Refurbishment of Maidstone House & The Link

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (the "Council") is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Main Contractor to deliver the major refurbishment of its main HQ civic offices at Maidstone House and The Link, located on King Street, Maidstone. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Refurbishment-of-run-down-buildings./J3WMNWW68A To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/J3WMNWW68A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031649-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
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
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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