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29 Jun 2026 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council recently completed a procurement process for the refurbishment of the KCC office at the Faversham Highways Depot. This contract, under the industry category of construction work, was positioned in the South East of England (UKJ) and involved a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. The procurement was in the award stage, with the contract successfully awarded to J&B Building Contractors Limited. The contract was signed on 26th May 2026, with the refurbishment works scheduled between 8th June and 17th July 2026. This opportunity reflects procurement activity focused on extending the life of public service infrastructure and highlights the council's commitment to maintaining essential facilities.

This contract represents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment and construction works. While J&B Building Contractors Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME), secured this contract, similar future opportunities would be suitable for other SMEs in the construction sector looking to establish or expand their footprint in public sector projects. This type of engagement can offer significant experience and credibility in handling government contracts, thus aiding in business development and fostering networking possibilities within governmental procurement ecosystems.

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Notice Title

Faversham Highways Depot KCC Office Refurb

Notice Description

Refurbishment works, to extend the life of the KCC office at Faversham Highways Depot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bed8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060646-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,794 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY 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
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
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
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J&B BUILDING CONTRACTORS

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