--- title: "SC 19009 - A249 Bearstead Road Maidstone Major Infrastructure Improvements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7944858-f085-4988-8d8b-ba309938e464" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7944858-f085-4988-8d8b-ba309938e464" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7944858-f085-4988-8d8b-ba309938e464.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7944858-f085-4988-8d8b-ba309938e464.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-07-24" --- # SC 19009 - A249 Bearstead Road Maidstone Major Infrastructure Improvements Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7944858-f085-4988-8d8b-ba309938e464 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7944858-f085-4988-8d8b-ba309938e464) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7944858-f085-4988-8d8b-ba309938e464.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is seeking tenders for the project titled "SC 19009 - A249 Bearstead Road Maidstone Major Infrastructure Improvements," which falls under the category of construction work for highways and roads. The initiative aims to relieve congestion and enhance accessibility around Maidstone by upgrading two junctions on the A249, with a total project value of £11,500,000. The tender period closes on 4th September 2019, while the contract is expected to commence on 17th February 2020 and conclude on 20th February 2022. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, close to the strategic link between the M2 and M20 motorways. This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction companies, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure and highway projects, to engage in a major upgrade initiative that aims to accommodate increased traffic volumes and support regional economic growth. Suitable businesses may include those specialising in road construction, smart technology implementation, and landscaping services, especially as the project will create vital connections to the developing Kent Medical Campus Enterprise Zone and surrounding residential areas. ## Notice The A249 forms a strategic link between the M2 and M20 motorways with Maidstone. The corridor is used by commuters to access Maidstone for employment and in the peak hours, this places considerable pressure on the A249, and the M20 J7, restricting access into the town centre. It is recognised that delivering capacity improvements will ease existing congestion and support growth, and the use of technology to provide services into vehicles will help to smooth traffic flow, reducing crashes and enabling drivers to make better informed decisions. The scheme proposes to significantly upgrade two junctions and widen the link between them on the Local Road Network close to M20 Junction 7 in Maidstone and install Smart Technology on the A249 Bearsted Road, a local strategic link into Maidstone. Capacity and traffic flow will be improved so that the increased traffic volume from the Kent Medical Campus Enterprise Zone can be accommodated. This is a key employment site for the county and will create 3,000 highly skilled jobs, including specialised research and development - an area key to boosting productivity. The scheme has been designed to also cater for housing growth in the town of 1500 homes and will support the redevelopment of the adjacent Newnham Court Shopping Village. The scheme will also include the enhancement and part signalisation to the M20 J7, which is fully funded by developer contributions. The A249 Bearsted Road Maidstone Major Infrastructure Project involves. * The construction of two new roundabouts on the Bearsted Road; * Signalisation of both roundabouts on the A249; * Widening of the existing carriageway between the roundabouts; * Provision of a new access road and service road to Newnham Court shopping village; * Complex statutory undertaker diversionary works; * Pedestrian linkage along Newcut Road within the existing verge; * The construction of a 'ragstone' retaining wall; and, * Significant associated landscaping upon scheme completion. More information on this project can be found HERE ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a83fa66b-a131-46ee-9d34-ce59870858cd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 20 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,500,000 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads ## Release History - 24 Jul 2019 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a83fa66b-a131-46ee-9d34-ce59870858cd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a83fa66b-a131-46ee-9d34-ce59870858cd 24th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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