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title: "A289 Drainage Design - Four Elms to Medway Tunnel"
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# A289 Drainage Design - Four Elms to Medway Tunnel

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b627c861-2902-4d63-951f-7c3e99eee17f

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## Summary

The Medway Council has initiated a procurement process for services related to the "A289 Drainage Design - Four Elms to Medway Tunnel." This project falls under the drainage systems and design consultancy services industry and is located in Chatham, South East England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 13th February 2017. The total contract value is £45,000, with a minimum price of £30,000, and the stipulated contract period runs from 1st March 2017 to 31st May 2017. Enhanced probity checks are noted due to concerns over potential infiltration by organised crime groups, with measures in place for thorough supplier vetting.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the design consultancy and drainage sectors. Companies with expertise in drainage design and those familiar with local government procurement processes would be particularly well-suited to respond. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business visibility and provide a platform for further government work, which is vital for growth in competitive marketplaces.

## Notice

The Council is looking to appoint an external consultant to assist on the drainage design. The services are required to support the Planning Application. The Contracting Authority has identified that the scope of this procurement falls within a business sector which may be attractive to infiltration by organised crime groups. The Contracting Authority therefore reserves the right to include enhanced probity checks / requirements at both the selection and award stages of the procurement. This may include, but not be limited to, verification that a supplier, or any person with powers of representation, decision or control therein, has not infringed the mandatory grounds for exclusion set out in Regulation 57 (1) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Please access this opportunity via the Kent Business Portal under reference: AJ6J-EQ3J02

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/881ef158-bc38-4288-9c24-79e08de069e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,780 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MLM CONSULTING ENGINEERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 44163112 - Drainage system
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2017 at 09:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/881ef158-bc38-4288-9c24-79e08de069e8
- 1 Feb 2017 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/881ef158-bc38-4288-9c24-79e08de069e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/881ef158-bc38-4288-9c24-79e08de069e8
  1st February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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