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17 Jul 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "SHQ Sessions House Basement", involving structural strengthening works. This tender, under the category of works, was initiated following a below-threshold procurement method and took place in Maidstone, United Kingdom (region code UKJ45). The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with a contract awarded on 14th July 2025 and active until 19th September 2025. The procurement was governed by UK legal basis 2023/54 and amassed a total value of £191,942.08, signifying an important infrastructure enhancement within the region.

This tender presents valuable business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in structural works, as evident by the involvement of GTCI LIMITED, a supplier based in Gillingham, in the project. Companies with a focus on engineering and construction within the UK construction sector, especially those experienced in similar public infrastructure projects, would find such opportunities advantageous for business growth and portfolio expansion. The region remains a fertile ground for businesses aiming to collaborate on critical public works, supporting community development while fostering organisational growth.

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Notice Title

SHQ Sessions House Basement

Notice Description

Structural strengthening of Sessions House Basement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067814-2026
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

45223200 - Structural works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£191,942 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 19 Sep 2025 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

GTCI

Further Information

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