Notice Information
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.
Notice Details
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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033173-2026
13th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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