--- title: "SC240099 Bearsted Road" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-39b9e484-59d3-4a10-92e3-bb05f802bbe1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39b9e484-59d3-4a10-92e3-bb05f802bbe1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39b9e484-59d3-4a10-92e3-bb05f802bbe1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39b9e484-59d3-4a10-92e3-bb05f802bbe1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-13" --- # SC240099 Bearsted Road Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39b9e484-59d3-4a10-92e3-bb05f802bbe1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39b9e484-59d3-4a10-92e3-bb05f802bbe1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39b9e484-59d3-4a10-92e3-bb05f802bbe1.json) ## Summary Kent County Council, the largest local authority in England, has announced a tender for the “SC240099 Bearsted Road” project, aimed at addressing congestion issues in Maidstone. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a procurement method defined as a competitive procedure with negotiation. The project involves significant infrastructure work in the construction category, valued at approximately £10.5 million. The scope includes widening Bearsted Road to a 4-lane dual carriageway, a shared footway/cycleway, and improvements to the 'Next' roundabout and New Cut (KIMs) roundabout. The tender period ends on 14 October 2024, with the contract expected to commence on 1 May 2025 and conclude by 31 May 2026. The project's location is in England, United Kingdom. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those capable of handling large-scale infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria have inclusivity provisions favouring SMEs. This substantial project not only promises significant immediate work but also positions firms for future opportunities with Kent County Council and other local authorities. Businesses specializing in road construction, civil engineering, and traffic management will find this project well-suited to their expertise and capacity, fostering potential long-term growth and collaboration with public sector bodies. ## Notice Kent County Council (the Council) is the largest local authority in England covering an area of 3,500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of over PS1bn on goods and services and a population of 1.6m. The Council provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with the NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group, 12 district councils, and 289 parish/town councils. KCC consists of four directorates: * Adult Social Care and Health; * Children, Young People and Education; * Growth, Environment and Transport; and * Strategic and Corporate Services. This service is being commissioned on behalf of the Major Capital Programme Team which sits within the Growth, Environment and Transport directorate. The A249 Bearsted Road scheme is an important infrastructure improvement which aims to address congestion in Maidstone. The Bearsted Road scheme involves widening Bearsted Road to provide a 4-lane dual carriageway and a shared footway/cycleway on the southern side of Bearsted Road between the crematorium and New Cut Road. The 'Next' roundabout will be signalised, whilst enlarging and signalising the New Cut (KIMs) roundabout, together with an alternative access and service roads to the Newnham Court Shopping Village. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79ee90e-419b-4d9c-964c-a2e892a9bb2a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,500,000 | | 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 - 13 Sep 2024 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79ee90e-419b-4d9c-964c-a2e892a9bb2a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79ee90e-419b-4d9c-964c-a2e892a9bb2a 13th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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