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title: "Oakwood Cemetery Paths"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9346ac3-23a5-4f13-9535-becb1f6dfeb2"
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# Oakwood Cemetery Paths

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9346ac3-23a5-4f13-9535-becb1f6dfeb2

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## Summary

Maidstone Borough Council is initiating a tender process for the project titled "Oakwood Cemetery Paths," aimed at constructing self-binding gravel and tarmacadam paths at the former Oakwood Hospital Cemetery in Maidstone, South East England. This project falls under the construction work category and is part of the Council's efforts to develop the cemetery into an informal open space for local residents. The key dates include the tender release on 23rd October, with an expression of interest deadline set for 12:00pm on 12th November, followed by a submission deadline for completed tenders on 19th November, and the evaluation scheduled for the week commencing 23rd November. The contractor is expected to be appointed in the week commencing 30th November, with the contract running from January 11, 2021, to March 31, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in path construction and public space enhancement. Businesses with experience in delivering similar projects and a proven record of quality work will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procedure procurement method encourages a competitive bidding process, which can help these businesses expand their portfolios, gain public sector experience, and contribute to community revitalisation efforts.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor with a proven record of constructing self-binding gravel and tarmacadam paths. The Council is developing the former Oakwood Hospital Cemetery, off Hermitage Lane ME16 9NW as an informal open space for local residents with a restored footpath network and new seating. Oakwood Cemetery served the former Oakwood Hospital, a psychiatric hospital founded in 1833; the cemetery closed in the 1950s. In 2015 Maidstone Borough Council took over responsibility for the cemetery site from the Department of Health and these works will provide better access around the site for visitors. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 23rd October Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 12th November Bidder Clarification Deadline: 14th November Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 19th November Evaluation: w/c 23rd November Appointment of contractor: w/c 30th November

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c46331-17bb-4cb7-a2c2-c858a32273db |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2020 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c46331-17bb-4cb7-a2c2-c858a32273db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c46331-17bb-4cb7-a2c2-c858a32273db
  23rd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b7ac9e2e-2515-eb11-8105-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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