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title: "Herne Relief Road (SC21059)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fca1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Herne Relief Road (SC21059)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fca1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Herne Relief Road, managed by Kent County Council, is currently in the Award stage following its competitive tendering initiation. This construction project, classified under the CPV code 45000000, aims to alleviate traffic congestion in the historic village of Herne, located in the UKJ4 region. The contract, valued at approximately £6.2 million, was signed on 12th July 2022, with anticipated construction activities spanning approximately 54 weeks until late October 2023. The project is backed by developer contributions and £2.1 million from the Growing Places Fund, addressing local safety concerns and supporting the construction of about 3,000 new homes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those specialising in civil engineering, roadworks, and drainage systems. Businesses that offer innovative traffic management solutions, environmentally responsible construction practices, and the capability to handle complex projects involving public safety will be well-positioned to compete. The project's emphasis on creating additional infrastructure through widened roadways and new junctions allows for diverse subcontracting opportunities, making it an appealing prospect for a variety of companies in the construction industry.

## Notice

The aim of the Herne Relief Road is to alleviate existing traffic congestion concerns through the historic village of Herne. The village of Herne is subject to an existing Air Quality Management Area. The scheme aims to provide an alternative route to the existing constrained A291 and therefore reduce congestion and improve journey time reliability through the vicinity of Herne and support the construction of approximately 3,000 homes. The project also addressed the concerns of local residents, in regard to the safety of the current junctions between Bullockstone Road and A291 Canterbury Road and Bullockstone Road and Lower Herne Road. The Relief Road takes the form of a widened Bullockstone Road, currently a minor country lane that connects the village of Greenhill and the old Thanet Way with the A291 Canterbury Road. This includes new roundabout junctions to upgrade the existing priority junction between A291 Canterbury Road and Bullockstone Road and the creation of a new junction between the Strode Farm Development Spine Road and Bullockstone Road. Bullockstone Road is to be widened to a 7m carriageway between these two junctions. The works also include the provision of a new pedestrian/cycling facility along the full extent of Bullockstone Road. The Relief Road, in combination with a Spine Road through the Strode Farm Housing development, aims to provide an alternative route for strategic traffic between A299 and Canterbury, avoiding historic Herne village. Further information about the scheme can be found at the following link on the Kent County Council Website: https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/road-projects/planned-roadprojects/bullockstone-road-improvement-scheme

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The project is funded by developer contributions from three nearby housing developments Page 4 to 8 (Strode Farm, Lower Herne Golf Club and Hillborough). Kent County Council have also secured PS2.1m from the Growing Places Fund to help forward fund the scheme. The extent of the works included within the scope of this contract extend from the junction between the A291 Canterbury Road and Bullockstone Road to the junction between Lower Herne Road and Bullockstone Road. The work extent includes the construction of two highway drainage attenuation ponds, one to the north of Lower Herne Road and one to the west of Bullockstone Road, to the south of Hares Wood. The carriageway widening will impact Bullockstone Hill Wood, which borders the road to the east at the northern extent of the works. Bullockstone Hill Wood has designated Ancient Woodland status. KCC are supporting Canterbury City Council and are responsible for the design and delivery of the project. The scheme is split into two phases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019107-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2022 - 23 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XX |
| 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BREHENY CIVIL ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2022 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019107-2022
- 2 Dec 2021 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029995-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=abc248f4-c622-ec11-810e-005056b64545
- https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/road-projects/planned-roadprojects/bullockstone-road-improvement-scheme

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