Tender

MBC Invitation to Tender For The Condition Surveying Service

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 15:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is inviting tenders for its "MBC Invitation to Tender For The Condition Surveying Service." This tender is active and falls under the industry category of building surveying and survey services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage using an open procedure, allowing wider competition. The main site of service will be in Maidstone, UK, and the procurement process is above the EU threshold. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 29th May 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 5th June 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd July 2026 and conclude by 2nd July 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in building surveying and related services to establish a strategic partnership with Maidstone Borough Council. Companies with experience in condition surveys, dilapidations work, and strategic asset management will particularly benefit. The council is looking to shift from an ad hoc engagement of service providers to a more structured approach, which can provide long-term growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that meet quality and cost criteria. This contract allows for electronic submissions, making it accessible to a wide range of applicants, especially those capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective surveying services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MBC Invitation to Tender For The Condition Surveying Service

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council has for some time relied on a small number of companies on an ad hoc basis to undertake condition surveys, dilapidations work, and similar assessments. While this approach has provided short-term flexibility, it no longer meets the Council's needs from a compliance, quality, or strategic asset-management perspective. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Building-surveying-services./4H5PTD97C8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/4H5PTD97C8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040691-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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