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Queens Promenade Fencing

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

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24 Sep 2026 at 10:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames intends to procure works to restore the historically significant fencing along Queens Promenade. The project is intended to meet conservation standards while securing value for money. The buying organisation is the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Delivery is in Kingston upon Thames. This is a restoration project rather than a general building construction contract, so it is most relevant to firms experienced in repairing and conserving historic structures and fencing. The council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand what the market can deliver and to inform its planned procurement.

The process is at the planning stage: the council has signalled its intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. It is using preliminary market engagement to explore market capability, innovative approaches, cost drivers and delivery timescales; participation in that engagement is separate from the later competition and will not affect a supplier’s ability to bid. The council expects to publish a future notice by 3 November 2026. The engagement milestone is scheduled for 27 October 2026. The estimated contract value is £250,000 excluding VAT (£274,999.96 including VAT). The planned contract period runs from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. The procurement is arranged as one lot, and the council identifies it as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This preparatory engagement is particularly relevant to contractors with experience restoring historic fencing or comparable heritage structures, including teams able to work to conservation standards. Suppliers with practical knowledge of restoration methods, suitable materials, site delivery and the factors that affect cost and programme are well placed to contribute useful market insight. The council is seeking information on market capability, innovative approaches, cost drivers and realistic delivery timescales, alongside its conservation and value-for-money objectives. The work may also suit smaller contractors and voluntary, community or social enterprises, which the council identifies as suitable for the procurement. Use the engagement to help the council shape its requirements and prepare for the later competition; taking part does not determine eligibility to bid when the procurement proceeds. The planned work is a focused restoration project rather than a broad construction programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Queens Promenade Fencing

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames (RBK) is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform the upcoming procurement for the restoration of a historically significant fence. This process will help us understand market capabilities, innovative approaches, cost drivers, and delivery timescales, ensuring the project meets both conservation standards and value-for-money objectives. Participation in this PME is not part of the formal procurement process and will not affect your ability to bid in the future.

Planning Information

The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames (RBK) is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform the upcoming procurement for the restoration of a historically significant fence. This process will help us understand market capabilities, innovative approaches, cost drivers, and delivery timescales, ensuring the project meets both conservation standards and value-for-money objectives. Participation in this PME is not part of the formal procurement process and will not affect your ability to bid in the future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077941
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090437-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Postcode Area
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Further Information

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