Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement for Park Mall Redevelopment

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is initiating a preliminary market engagement exercise to find a development partner for the Park Mall Redevelopment project in Ashford town centre. This procurement falls under the industry category of site-development work and aims to enhance the town's appeal as part of a broader regeneration strategy. The process is currently at the planning stage, with the market engagement questionnaire due by 10:00 BST on 29th May 2026. The formal procurement is expected to commence in Summer 2026, with contract award projected for Early 2027, and project delivery within three years. The engagement is focused on the United Kingdom, specifically the region of UKJ4.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in construction and development sectors seeking to expand their portfolios with large-scale projects. With a projected budget of £120 million, reaching up to £144 million, this could be particularly appealing to firms specialising in urban regeneration, site development, and community enhancement projects. Engaging in this project allows businesses to contribute to a key redevelopment initiative with Ashford Borough Council, promising long-term growth and collaboration with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for Park Mall Redevelopment

Notice Description

Ashford Borough Council (the Council) is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise with the intention of appointing a development partner for the Park Mall Redevelopment in Ashford town centre. This project forms a key element of the Council's broader strategy to enhance the town centre's appeal and act as a catalyst for regeneration, transforming the area into a vibrant and sought-after destination. At this preliminary market engagement stage, the Council is seeking to engage with prospective developers to gather insights and gauge the market's interest in the Redevelopment. It is anticipated that the formal procurement process for this project will commence in Summer 2026, with an expected contract award in Early 2027 and the delivery of the completed scheme within 3 years. Access Code : 3C545MW55W For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Site-development-work./3C545MW55W To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/3C545MW55W

Planning Information

Ashford Borough Council (the Council) is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise with the intention of appointing a development partner for the Park Mall Redevelopment in Ashford town centre. This project forms a key element of the Council’s broader strategy to enhance the town centre’s appeal and act as a catalyst for regeneration, transforming the area into a vibrant and sought-after destination. At this preliminary market engagement stage, the Council is seeking to engage with prospective developers to gather insights and gauge the market’s interest in the Redevelopment. It is anticipated that the formal procurement process for this project will commence in Summer 2026, with an expected contract award in Early 2027 and the delivery of the completed scheme within 3 years. The accompanying preliminary market questionnaire provides an opportunity for interested parties to communicate their preferences and capabilities in advance of any future tender process for the Redevelopment. All information submitted will be treated as confidential and will not be disclosed to any third parties. Responses should be submitted via the Council’s designated electronic tender portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk by 10:00 BST on 29th May 2026. Following receipt of completed questionnaires, the Council’s Project Team may invite developers to attend a meeting, during which further details regarding Ashford’s vision for the Redevelopment will be shared. These meetings, designed to facilitate discussion based on the responses provided, are expected to take place during June 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033173-2026
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

45111291 - Site-development work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

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