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title: "SC22261 - Renewing the internal and external interpretation at Shorne Woods Country Park"
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# SC22261 - Renewing the internal and external interpretation at Shorne Woods Country Park

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2643ed87-1767-4c5a-b5ed-69a919a91ade

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has issued a tender with the title "Renewing the internal and external interpretation at Shorne Woods Country Park" in the construction industry category. The tender, worth £96,000 GBP, is in the open procurement stage with a deadline for submissions on October 19, 2022. The contract period is expected to start on December 15, 2022, and end on March 1, 2023, providing opportunities for small and voluntary sector enterprises.

This procurement process by the Kent County Council for Shorne Woods Country Park presents an opportunity for construction companies to bid for the project to renew internal and external interpretation facilities. Businesses specialising in construction structures and materials, along with auxiliary products to construction, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project requires engaging with various stakeholders and finalising designs in collaboration with the project team to ensure compliance with the park's unique environment and visitor experience needs.

## Notice

Shorne Woods Country Park is the flagship Country Park with over 350,000 visitors per year. It is 118ha in size and consists of visitor amenities such as visitor centre, cafe, toilets, play areas, trim trails, waymarked trails and sculptures. The park provides a hub for access to the wider countryside by providing links to neighbouring sites, linked by the Darnley Trail, and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This submission should include a plan for how companies intend to meet the requirements below. Final designs will be agreed with the project team that includes the community archaeologist, Ranger Services Manager, Visitor Experience Manager and operations manager. The quote should include the removal of the existing interpretation. The following features will be retained: * The full size coppice tree in the middle of the centre * The bird sculptures flying from the balcony

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d46dd735-2ff1-4db2-8a33-bfbc46de6a12 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2022 - 1 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2022 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d46dd735-2ff1-4db2-8a33-bfbc46de6a12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d46dd735-2ff1-4db2-8a33-bfbc46de6a12
  21st September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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