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title: "Queenborough & Rushenden - Klondyke Industrial Estate Demolition"
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# Queenborough & Rushenden - Klondyke Industrial Estate Demolition

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3342f89a-80bd-4386-a3fa-c18ae909b7e6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Homes England, the buyer responsible for the significant Queenborough & Rushenden - Klondyke Industrial Estate Demolition project located in North Kent. The initiative aims to regenerate a major development site, enabling mixed-use development that includes 2,000 new homes and substantial employment space. The tender period for this open procedure concluded on 27th July 2018, and the contract commenced on 20th August 2018, lasting until 31st January 2019. The estimated value of the project is £900,000, with a minimum bid of £600,000, and potential suppliers are required to possess relevant industry licences and qualifications, especially in asbestos removal.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in demolition and site preparation work, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in site clearance, asbestos management, and environmental monitoring will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in such projects not only allows these businesses to expand their portfolios but also contribute to a vital regeneration effort in the South East region, enhancing their market visibility and credibility within the industry.

## Notice

Queenborough and Rushenden is a major development site within Homes England's Economic Assets Programme and a key component of the Kent and Medway Stewardship Plan. Homes England have acquired the Klondyke site, and together with the Twyford and Mill sites represents a total of 26 hectares to be brought forward for mixed-use regeneration. In conjunction with the Caradon site to the south, these sites will provide 2,000 new homes and circa 180,000m2 of employment space on the Isle of Sheppey in North Kent. Tenders are being sought from specialist Suppliers to undertake the following works on the former Klondyke Industrial Estate (see CampbellReith Demolition Specification for full Scope of Works on ProContract): - Site clearance works. - Soft strip and asbestos removal/disposal from buildings and stockpiles located around site. - Accord with pre-commencement planning conditions. - Vibration/dust/asbestos monitoring. - Demolition of existing above ground structures to ground. - Crushing/testing/certification of suitable site-won material. Additional information: The opportunity can be accessed via the Homes England eTendering system. Tenderers wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Homes England eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Homes England eTendering system at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login All discussions, meetings and communications will be conducted in English. The contract will be subject to English law. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in GBP and all payments under the contract will be made in GBP. Contractors must be licensed by the HSE and also be members of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA). In addition to ARCA we also recognise ACAD (Asbestos Control & Abatement Division). This procurement and award is subject to the transparency arrangements being adopted by the UK Government. These arrangements include the publication of tender documentation issued by Homes England and the contract between Homes England and supplier. Bidders should highlight any areas they consider commercially sensitive in order for Homes England to be able to honour our transparency obligations without undermining the bidders commercial interests. Candidates are advised that Homes England is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 ("The Act"). If a candidate considers that any of the information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidential or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. Homes England shall take such statements into consideration in the event that it receives a request pursuant to the Act which relates to the information provided by the interested party. Please note, it is insufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response. Homes England takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and sets high standards of impartiality, integrity and objectivity in relation to the stewardship of public funds and the management of its activities. The principles contained within this policy apply to both internal and external audiences, including anyone wishing to undertake business or engage with Homes England. Please refer to our Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-bribery-and-corruption-policy for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb9ae1e-4af3-4804-9cee-2bfcf912990b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2018 - 8 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,000 |
| 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 | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 8BF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Petersfield |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2018 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb9ae1e-4af3-4804-9cee-2bfcf912990b
- 29 Jun 2018 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b9073f-04ba-479c-a9c3-e5718cb65ab0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb9ae1e-4af3-4804-9cee-2bfcf912990b
  24th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b9073f-04ba-479c-a9c3-e5718cb65ab0
  29th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-bribery-and-corruption-policy

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