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title: "Piled Reinforced Concrete Raft Underpinning - Belmont Place and Noakes Meadow, Ashford, Kent"
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# Piled Reinforced Concrete Raft Underpinning - Belmont Place and Noakes Meadow, Ashford, Kent

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d1174bf-7ccb-4306-af77-f76bfc4ed71d

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is conducting a tender process for the "Piled Reinforced Concrete Raft Underpinning" project located in Ashford, Kent. The procurement is currently in the award stage with an estimated contract value of £400,000. Bids were accepted until 10:00hrs on 10th January 2022, with the contract commencing on 18th January 2022 and expected to be completed by 28th March 2022. Contractors must meet specific qualifications, including membership in the Association of Specialist Underpinning Contractors (ASUC), and submissions were evaluated based on a 70% price and 30% quality basis.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in civil engineering and construction works. Businesses with experience in building repairs, particularly those with a background in underpinning and related construction services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this project can enhance business growth through substantial government contracts and build a reputable portfolio in the civil engineering sector.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council is seeking suitably experienced contractors to carry out piled reinforced concrete raft partial underpinning to a two storey block of flats at Belmont Place and to an attached two storey house at Noakes Meadow. Contractors must be approved members of Association of Specialist Underpinning Contractors "ASUC". Work to include: Belmont Place: Piles 19 nr. Excavation - 46 m3 Concrete - 31 m3 Noakes Meadow: Piles 12 nr. Excavation - 30 m3 Concrete - 20 m3 Term: 10 weeks from commencement. Tender Evaluation: 70% Price 30% Quality * Experience (specific works) 50% * Resident Liaison Plan 12.5% * Resources 12.5% * Managing Risks 12.5% * Zero Defects 12.5% You will need to achieve a score of 60% or more for the project specific questions Q1-Q5 to be considered for further evaluation, and for the pricing element of your bid to be considered. Contract Award: The company who submits the most economically advantageous tender. Form of Agreement: JCT Minor Works Agreement 2016 Documents attached: * Tenderer's Checklist * Tender STRUC/21/1 * Standard Selection Questionnaire Tender Return: In order to be considered please register your interest on the Kent Business Portal and return your bid electronically through the portal no later than 10:00hrs on Monday 10th January 2022. Documents to be returned * Tender STRUC/21/1 * Standard Selection Questionnaire * Quality Question Reponses * Method Statement Timetable Invitation to Tender: 24th November 2021 Final Date for Clarification: 17:00hrs 10th December 2021 Tender Return Date: 10:00hrs 22nd December 2021 Evaluation of Bids: w/c 27th December 2021 Standstill Period: 10 calendar days Appointment made: w/c 10th January 2022 Commencement of Contract: 18th January 2022 Completion of Contract: 28th March 2022 Notes: 1) Please register your interest through the Kent Business Portal - we will use these registration details to inform you of any amendments, or items of clarification during the tender period. 2) If you have any items of clarification during the tender period, these should be uploaded to the Kent Business Portal and a response will be provided. 3) Please be aware that you need to download the documents attached to this advert and submit your bid electronically by the due date. Your registration of interest will NOT be used to issue you with tender documentation. 4) When submitting your bid, please keep additional marketing material to a minimum. 5) Please adhere to any page limit specified, and restrict the size of any uploaded document to less than 20Mb 6) The "Last date for Expressing Interest" detailed at the beginning of this notice, is the last date for submitting your bid. Further Information If you have any queries please contact planned.maintenance@ashford.gov.uk Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8526d796-0434-493f-bd6c-1816dbf1860a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2022 - 13 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,952 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORCON FOUNDATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2022 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8526d796-0434-493f-bd6c-1816dbf1860a
- 17 Dec 2021 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa36001-083d-4ba1-abc4-759435a88699

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8526d796-0434-493f-bd6c-1816dbf1860a
  28th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa36001-083d-4ba1-abc4-759435a88699
  17th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Provenance

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