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title: "S24022 - Folkestone ABF Bridge Design & Build"
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published: "2024-09-16"
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# S24022 - Folkestone ABF Bridge Design & Build

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02716e35-28fb-4c35-a8b8-11c316afd88b

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Kent County Council, seeks to undertake the project titled "S24022 - Folkestone ABF Bridge Design & Build" in the construction industry category. The initiative aims to enhance Folkestone's town centre by promoting active travel and rejuvenating key retail areas. The project involves designing and manufacturing a pedestrian bridge connecting Guildhall Street North to Shellons Street, with key dates including a tender period ending on 11th October 2024 and a contract start date on 25th October 2024, concluding on 2nd March 2026. The location for the works is in England, United Kingdom, and the tender adopts an open procedure method tailored for works below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and infrastructure projects. Businesses experienced in bridge design and build will find this project particularly suitable. The contract offers the potential for substantial business growth given the project's high-profile nature and its role in the urban development of Folkestone. SMEs capable of providing innovative construction solutions and enhancing civic infrastructure are likely to have a competitive edge in the bidding process.

## Notice

The "Folkestone - A Brighter Future" scheme seeks to 'level up' Folkestone's town centre by supporting active travel, creating a high-quality environment that supports civic pride and reverses years of disparity in investment by transforming the fortunes of the towns primary retail areas. The requirement of this contract of works is to design and manufacture the superstructure of a pedestrian footbridge to connect Guildhall Street North to Shellons Street. A footbridge is proposed to link Guildhall Street North and Shellons Street more-directly near the location of its pedestrian crossing, to re-establish the link which was severed by the construction of the A2033 link (Foresters Way and Shellons Street).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c52312-2f5c-4f39-b4a7-797b832c108e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2024 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c52312-2f5c-4f39-b4a7-797b832c108e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c52312-2f5c-4f39-b4a7-797b832c108e
  16th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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