--- title: "Kitchen Refurbishments in the Borough of Ashford, Kent" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2b90fc1-6b87-41be-b80c-3df562af647c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2b90fc1-6b87-41be-b80c-3df562af647c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2b90fc1-6b87-41be-b80c-3df562af647c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2b90fc1-6b87-41be-b80c-3df562af647c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-22" --- # Kitchen Refurbishments in the Borough of Ashford, Kent Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2b90fc1-6b87-41be-b80c-3df562af647c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2b90fc1-6b87-41be-b80c-3df562af647c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2b90fc1-6b87-41be-b80c-3df562af647c.json) ## Summary Ashford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Kitchen Refurbishments in the Borough of Ashford, Kent" project, which will modernise kitchens in 450 properties across the borough. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions required electronically via the Kent Business Portal by 14:30hrs on 20th February 2020. This project falls within the construction category for multi-dwelling buildings and has a total budget of £2,250,000, set to commence on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2023. Key dates include the invitation to tender on 22nd January 2020 and a clarification deadline on 12th February 2020. This tender represents a significant business opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialising in kitchen refurbishments, plumbing, electrics, and general carpentry. With the emphasis on delivering high-quality work and competitive pricing, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) should consider this a favourable chance to compete, leveraging their skills in managing complex refurbishment projects while contributing to community development within the Kent region. ## Notice Ashford Borough Council is seeking a competent contractors to undertake a fully kitchen modernisation programme to our properties within the borough of Ashford, Kent. The work will include upgrading the existing kitchen units, worktops, glazed and floor tiles, electrics, plumbing, plastering and decoration including all associated works within set time periods and to a high standard of finish. Programmed of Works: KIT/20/23 450 Properties PS2,250,000.00 Term: 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023 Tender Evaluation: 70% Price - Quotation Form attached 30% Quality - Provision of supporting documentation or information which would assure us of the quality of your service. Contract Award: The company who submits the most economically advantageous tender. Form of Agreement: JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 Documents attached: * Tenderer's Checklist * Form of Tender and Preliminaries * Standard Selection Questionnaire (SAQ) * Specification * Schedule of Rates * Appendices 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 14:30hrs on Thursday 20th February 2020. Documents to be returned * Form of Tender, Collusive Tendering Certificate, Equalities Act Form * Specification * Schedule of Rates * Standard Selection Questionnaire (including quality responses) * Tender Calculation * Method Statement Timetable Invitation to Tender: 22nd January 2020 Final Date for Clarification: 17:00hrs 12th February 2020 Tender Return Date: 14:30hrs 20th February 2020 Evaluation of Bids: w/c 24th February 2020 Standstill Period: 10 calendar days Appointment made: w/c 16th March 2020 Commencement of Contract: 1st April 2020 Completion of Contract: 31st March 2023 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 David Green on (01233) 330484 or by email david.green@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/abc5ade4-5b79-4eff-96b2-40ac3f512813 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,250,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses ## Release History - 22 Jan 2020 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc5ade4-5b79-4eff-96b2-40ac3f512813 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc5ade4-5b79-4eff-96b2-40ac3f512813 22nd January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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