--- title: "SC24022 - Folkestone ABF Bridge Design & Build" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-879a545b-4276-4d50-b41f-867fcc59a0b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-879a545b-4276-4d50-b41f-867fcc59a0b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-879a545b-4276-4d50-b41f-867fcc59a0b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-879a545b-4276-4d50-b41f-867fcc59a0b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-06" --- # SC24022 - Folkestone ABF Bridge Design & Build Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-879a545b-4276-4d50-b41f-867fcc59a0b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-879a545b-4276-4d50-b41f-867fcc59a0b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-879a545b-4276-4d50-b41f-867fcc59a0b0.json) ## Summary The procurement contract titled "SC24022 - Folkestone ABF Bridge Design & Build" has been awarded by Kent County Council. This contract is part of the "Folkestone - A Brighter Future" scheme aimed at revitalising Folkestone's town centre by enhancing pedestrian connectivity and supporting a high-quality environment. The contract involves designing and manufacturing the superstructure of a pedestrian footbridge to connect Guildhall Street North to Shellons Street. This project falls under the construction work and architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services industry categories. The procurement process followed an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set from 29 November 2024 to 28 February 2028. The award was made to Cake Industries on 15 November 2024, with a contract value of £178,300. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in construction and engineering, particularly those with expertise in designing and constructing pedestrian infrastructure. Businesses equipped to handle large-scale, collaborative projects will find this contract particularly appealing due to the necessity for close coordination with design consultants Aecom. The project will require the contractor to prepare a submission for the superstructure as part of the KCC Structures Technical Approval Process and ensure synchronisation with Aecom's substructure design. Large-scale enterprises experienced in similar public infrastructure projects will be well-suited to compete and succeed in such tenders. ## 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 requirement of this contract of works is to design and manufacture the superstructure of a pedestrian footbridge to connect Guildhall Street North to Shellons Street. A footbridge is proposed to link Guildhall Street North and Shellons Street more-directly near the location of its pedestrian crossing, to re-establish the link which was severed by the construction of the A2033 link (Foresters Way and Shellons Street). Previously an earthwork ramp solution was considered for providing this link but due to challenges associated with this proposal, such as the impact on existing services and the level of visual intrusion it would cause, the footbridge structure was proposed by AECOM as it is considered to be a better solution. The superstructure contractor will need to work closely with Aecom (design consultant), who are responsible for designing the substructure for the bridge to ensure that the design of the superstructure and substructure are coordinated. Two Agreement in Principle (AIP) submissions will need to be made for the KCC Structures Technical Approval Process (TAP), Aecom (as the substructure Designer) will prepare the submission for the substructure, but the superstructure contractor will need to prepare the submission for the superstructure. It will be essential for Aecom and the superstructure contractor to work closely to ensure that the submissions are made at the same time and are co-ordinated. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464019c8-ccbb-486a-b25d-761110d21ed3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 29 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £178,300 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £178,300 | | 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 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CAKE INDUSTRIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2024 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464019c8-ccbb-486a-b25d-761110d21ed3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464019c8-ccbb-486a-b25d-761110d21ed3 6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=51b531d1-3774-ef11-812f-005056b64545 Advert ## 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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