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title: "DFC2023 - SC24115 - Warmlake Road, Maidstone - Mini Competition - Works over PS25,000.00"
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# DFC2023 - SC24115 - Warmlake Road, Maidstone - Mini Competition - Works over PS25,000.00

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-234c1415-f62c-46e6-862c-290ea7827db2

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## Summary

Kent County Council has recently completed a mini-competition under its Drainage Works Framework 2023 to find a contractor for the Warmlake Road project in Maidstone, classified under the industry category of Ground-drainage work. The procurement stage is in the Award phase with Ferns Surfacing Ltd securing the contract. The key dates for the project include a tender closing date on 9th August 2024, with the contract period running from 2nd September 2024 to 27th September 2024. The total value of the contract is £61,712.34 and is to be executed in Maidstone, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in drainage construction and surface works to engage with significant public sector projects. Well-suited firms are likely to be small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in ground-drainage work. The mini-competition process ensures fair competition, providing businesses with a chance to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capabilities in managing public infrastructure projects. Winning such contracts can lead to sustained business growth and establish long-term relationships with local government authorities like Kent County Council.

## Notice

The Drainage Works Framework 2023 (SC22331) is used to support Kent County Council's current contracts (Highway Term Maintenance Contract, Road Asset Renewal Contract and others) to maintain it network. Works under PS25k are awarded via direct award on a rotation basis. Works over PS25k are awarded via a mini-competition process. This notice pertains to a mini-competition exercise that was carried out under the Drainage Works Framework 2023. Details of this mini-competition are below listed below: Aim: to find a Contractor to deliver the Warmlake Road, Maidstone scheme. Dates: The scheme needs to be delivered between 02 September to 27 September 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88dc742-0f32-4b19-9298-8ae99a1b10f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,712 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,712 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FERNS SURFACING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111240 - Ground-drainage work
- 45232450 - Drainage construction works
- 45232451 - Drainage and surface works

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88dc742-0f32-4b19-9298-8ae99a1b10f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88dc742-0f32-4b19-9298-8ae99a1b10f9
  9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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