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title: "SC22331/1 - Drainage Works Framework 2023 - Call off Contract"
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# SC22331/1 - Drainage Works Framework 2023 - Call off Contract

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6449db9e-ac8b-4a95-a75b-8ed8b5973a51

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## Summary

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for Drainage Works Framework 2023. The contract involves maintaining Kent County Council's current contracts by providing labour, resources, plant, and materials for drainage maintenance works in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £500,000 GBP, was awarded to Ferns Surfacing Limited. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from August 2023 to July 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the ground-drainage work sector. Businesses well-suited to compete are those specializing in drainage construction and surface works. Kent County Council initiated this tender, seeking suppliers to carry out general reinstatement works on both highway and non-highway sites. The procurement process, involving direct awards and mini-competitions based on contract value thresholds, aims to facilitate efficient completion of drainage maintenance works.

## Notice

This Drainage Works Framework 2023 is used to support Kent County Council's current contracts (Highway Term Maintenance Contract, Road Asset Renewal Contract and others) to maintain it network. The drainage works consist of the provision of labour, resources, plant and materials to carry out all works associated with drainage maintenance works and general reinstatement works on both highway and non-highway sites. 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 call off contracts that will be used to facilitate works under PS25k that are awarded on a direct award rotation basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58e7f7d1-2bc7-42d3-a6aa-7fa5b1daa9c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XX |
| 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 | TLJ South East (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

- 19 Oct 2023 at 16:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58e7f7d1-2bc7-42d3-a6aa-7fa5b1daa9c2
- 17 Oct 2023 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58e7f7d1-2bc7-42d3-a6aa-7fa5b1daa9c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58e7f7d1-2bc7-42d3-a6aa-7fa5b1daa9c2
  19th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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