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Invitation to Tender For Willington Street Pump Track Design & Build

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Jul 2026 at 14:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council has announced a tender for the design and construction of a pump track with an asphalt surface at the old park & ride car park off Willington Street, Maidstone, UK, under the procurement process initiated on 13th July 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Construction work for sports facilities" and entails open competition below the threshold. The process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 28th August 2026. Interested parties should note that enquiries must be made by 21st August 2026.

This project offers an exciting opportunity for contractors with experience in designing and constructing recreational sports facilities, particularly suitable for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). It is an excellent chance for businesses to establish or expand their portfolio in sports facility construction while contributing to a community-centric project. The open competition procurement method ensures that qualified contractors are fairly considered based on criteria prioritising quality (70%) and cost (30%).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender For Willington Street Pump Track Design & Build

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking the services of an experienced contractor to design and build a pump track with an asphalt surface. The chosen contractor will initially be required to support the Council through the design and planning stages to achieve full planning permission and then take the project forward to the construction stage. The Council is looking to create a pump track facility for the local community that will be free to-use, available to all and designed for beginners through to experienced riders. A site has been identified on the former park & ride car park off Willington Street. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Construction-work-for-sports-facilities./CT3GJPB2W8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/CT3GJPB2W8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065722-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

71245000 - Approval plans, working drawings and specifications

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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