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title: "SC23223 - Folkestone LUF2 Ground Investigation Survey"
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published: "2023-12-08"
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# SC23223 - Folkestone LUF2 Ground Investigation Survey

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f8989b4-ff05-41e3-a757-dca431736327

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has issued a tender titled "SC23223 - Folkestone LUF2 Ground Investigation Survey" in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a value of £100,000 in GBP. The tender involves a project in Folkestone aimed at improving the town centre's infrastructure and public spaces. The tender deadline for submissions is 9th January 2024, with the contract period starting on 15th January 2024 and ending on 8th March 2024.

This tender by Kent County Council presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services to participate in a significant infrastructure project in Folkestone. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this open procedure tender. Businesses looking to contribute to the enhancement of urban spaces and active travel facilities will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise and growth objectives.

## Notice

The "Folkestone - A Brighter Future" scheme seeks to 'level up' Folkestone's town centre by supporting active travel, creating a high-quality environment that supports civic pride and reverses years of disparity in investment by transforming the fortunes of the towns primary retail areas. The scheme involves changes to the existing highway alignment and public spaces to improve user experience and create a cyclist and pedestrian-friendly environment. The project work includes road realignment and reconstruction, landscaping, inclusion of urban design features, relocation, and installation of services, and decommissioning of two pedestrian subways. The site is situated in Folkestone and investigations are scheduled along the following main roads which are currently in use: * Station Approach and Arrival Area * Cheriton Road and Cheriton Gardens * Middleburg Square * Shellons Street * Bouverie Square * Sandgate Road * Guildhall Street/Gloucester Place

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3cf072b-5bdb-4b54-ae13-a1257c28d495 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2024 - 8 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2023 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3cf072b-5bdb-4b54-ae13-a1257c28d495

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3cf072b-5bdb-4b54-ae13-a1257c28d495
  8th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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