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title: "Park Mall demolition and construction of interim car park"
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# Park Mall demolition and construction of interim car park

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e3b3378-c6ef-4031-b4fa-203dd638e752

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has successfully completed the award phase of the procurement process for the Park Mall demolition and construction of an interim car park, located at postal code TN24 8RY, Ashford. This contract, totalling £1,489,590 GBP, was awarded via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 13 March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 23 March 2026 and conclude on 28 October 2026. The process falls under the industry category of demolition, site preparation and clearance work, with Ashford Borough Council acting as the buying organization.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in demolition and site preparation, allowing them to leverage the competitive yet selective procurement method to secure valuable projects. Businesses equipped to engage in works within the CPV classification code 45111000 are particularly well-suited to take advantage of this tender. The involvement of O'Connell Demolition Limited, a company identified as an SME, as the awarded supplier highlights the Council’s openness to work with smaller enterprises, providing them a platform for growth and expansion in public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Call-off contract awarded via mini competition under a framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb5d58b-b65d-468a-8979-04497d344ba9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,489,590 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,489,590 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | O'CONNELL DEMOLITION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb5d58b-b65d-468a-8979-04497d344ba9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfb5d58b-b65d-468a-8979-04497d344ba9
  13th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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