--- title: "Demolition Works at Maidstone East (former Royal Mail sorting office) 98 Sandling Road, Maidstone, ME14 1AA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e0c2b56-2fc5-481f-8dbf-daeeae22df53" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e0c2b56-2fc5-481f-8dbf-daeeae22df53" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e0c2b56-2fc5-481f-8dbf-daeeae22df53.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e0c2b56-2fc5-481f-8dbf-daeeae22df53.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-11-24" --- # Demolition Works at Maidstone East (former Royal Mail sorting office) 98 Sandling Road, Maidstone, ME14 1AA Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e0c2b56-2fc5-481f-8dbf-daeeae22df53 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e0c2b56-2fc5-481f-8dbf-daeeae22df53) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e0c2b56-2fc5-481f-8dbf-daeeae22df53.json) ## Summary The Maidstone Borough Council is seeking a contractor to carry out demolition works at the former Royal Mail sorting office at 98 Sandling Road, Maidstone, ME14 1AA. The procurement process involves the demolition and site clearance services for a residential-led, mixed-use scheme comprising 217 residential units, commercial space, and public realm enhancements. The key dates for this procurement are as follows: Tender release on 24th November 2023, Expression of Interest Deadline by 12:00pm on 8th December 2023, and Deadline for submission of tenders by 12:00pm on 12th January 2024. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, and the contracts are expected to be signed by the week commencing 15th March 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for contractors specialised in demolition, site preparation, and clearance work to engage with Maidstone Borough Council in this project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender. Businesses interested in this opportunity must register and express their interest through the Kent Business Portal. The contracting authority, Maidstone Borough Council, will work closely with the selected contractor to ensure compliance with planning requirements and project delivery within the specified timeline. ## Notice Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) are looking to procure a contractor to carry out the demolition and site clearance services for the Former Royal Mail Sorting Office and Cantium House project. A planning application has recently been submitted for the demolition and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential-led, mixed use scheme to deliver 217 residential units, commercial space and public realm enhancements. The appointed demolition contractor will work alongside the council's Employer's Agent, Martin Arnold, to ensure the works are carried out in line with the anticipated planning permission and any associated conditions. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 24th November 2023 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 8th of December 2023 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 12th January 2024 Evaluation: w/c 15th January 2024 Notification of Winning Tenderer: 2nd February 2024 Contracts Signed / Legal Appointment of contractor: w/c 15th March 2024 Tenderers interested in this tender must register and express their interest through the Kent Business Portal (registration is free). Once you have registered and expressed your interest, you will be able to view and respond to the documents. www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644a6a0c-3082-4860-91c8-2a751bf10147 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | High Street | | 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 - 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work ## Release History - 24 Nov 2023 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644a6a0c-3082-4860-91c8-2a751bf10147 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644a6a0c-3082-4860-91c8-2a751bf10147 24th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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