Tender

MBC Development of Former NHS Clinic, Foster Street, Maidstone

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 15:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the project titled "MBC Development of Former NHS Clinic, Foster Street, Maidstone," aiming to construct 8 semi-detached houses along with car parking and landscaping. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, targeting the construction industry within the local area of Maidstone, UK. The tender is valued at £3,000,000 GBP and follows an open procurement method with below threshold competition. Key dates include the enquiry period closing on 8th July 2026, and submissions are due by 15th July 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 1st September 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction companies, particularly those specialising in building works, to engage in a project that supports local housing initiatives. SMEs are explicitly encouraged to participate, reflected in the tender's suitability criteria. Businesses offering a combination of cost competitiveness and high-quality workmanship, given the award criteria of 60% for cost and 40% for quality, are well-suited to apply. Companies capable of delivering on budget and to high standards will find this an ideal project to expand their local portfolio and reputation. The industry is positioned to benefit from the redevelopment of urban sites, contributing to affordable housing solutions and local infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MBC Development of Former NHS Clinic, Foster Street, Maidstone

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council is looking to appoint a contractor to provide high quality design and construction works to deliver new affordable housing schemes. The development proposals will deliver the redevelopment of the former NHS clinic, Foster Street, Maidstone to deliver 8 semi-detached houses with associated car parking and landscaping. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Construction-work./FNYF2A85HT To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/FNYF2A85HT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06accc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052495-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 2-3 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
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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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