--- title: "Architects Services for the development of Maidstone East (former Royal Mail sorting office)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cfacc726-7d01-4d09-893d-2944fcff0cea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cfacc726-7d01-4d09-893d-2944fcff0cea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfacc726-7d01-4d09-893d-2944fcff0cea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfacc726-7d01-4d09-893d-2944fcff0cea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-23" --- # Architects Services for the development of Maidstone East (former Royal Mail sorting office) Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfacc726-7d01-4d09-893d-2944fcff0cea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cfacc726-7d01-4d09-893d-2944fcff0cea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfacc726-7d01-4d09-893d-2944fcff0cea.json) ## Summary Maidstone Borough Council is seeking to appoint a firm of architects for the development of the former Royal Mail sorting office in Maidstone, under the title "Architects Services for the development of Maidstone East". This procurement falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category (CPV Code: 71000000). The tender process is currently at the expression of interest stage, with a deadline for submissions on 13th January 2022. Following the tender release on 23rd December 2021, relevant documentation will be available on the Kent Business Portal by 7th January 2022, as the council prepares for a detailed planning application submission with a contract estimated at £189,000. The expected contract period is from 1st March 2022 to 1st July 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for architectural firms, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in a substantial redevelopment project. Companies with experience in RIBA stages of work, especially those already familiar with the planning processes and the UK's construction sector, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in shaping the future of this key site in Maidstone, leading to potential long-term partnerships and further projects with the council. ## Notice Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a firm of Architects to take an existing design from its current RIBA Stage 1 (Preparation & Briefing) through to RIBA stage 2 (Concept Design) and RIBA stage 3 (Spatial Co-ordination) services in connection with the Council's redevelopment works of the Former Royal Mail Sorting Office (FRMSO), and Cantium House (CH), Maidstone. The RIBA Stage 1 work which is nearing completion will be shared with those who express an interest in tendering for the project. This will be made available via the Kent Business Portal by Friday 7th January 2022. Please refer to the Schedule of Services required (Appendix C). The appointment will be made on the basis of services provided up to and including detailed planning application submission and any liaising with the planning authority as required post submission to enable a detailed planning consent. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Thursday 23rd of December 2021 Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 12:00pm Thursday the 13th of January 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Thursday 20th January 2022 Evaluation: w/c 24th January Internal MBC approval: w/c 31st January 2022 Appointment of Architect: w/c 7th February 2022 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0968c0de-ec67-47c3-9b96-cbf181f58e9e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 1 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £189,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 23 Dec 2021 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0968c0de-ec67-47c3-9b96-cbf181f58e9e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0968c0de-ec67-47c3-9b96-cbf181f58e9e 23rd December 2021 - 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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