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title: "Architects Services for the development of Maidstone East (former Royal Mail sorting office)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03054d"
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buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Architects Services for the development of Maidstone East (former Royal Mail sorting office)

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03054d

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## Summary

The Maidstone Borough Council is seeking to appoint a firm of architects for the redevelopment of the former Royal Mail sorting office in Maidstone. The procurement process, classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, is currently in the planning phase. Key dates include the release of the tender on 23rd December 2021, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 12:00pm on 13th January 2022, and the submission of completed tenders due by 12:00pm on 20th January 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging competitive bids from interested firms.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for architectural and design firms looking to expand their project portfolio. Companies that can provide services from the preparatory stages through to detailed planning submissions will be particularly well-positioned to compete. The project is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in architectural design and planning who can demonstrate previous experience in similar redevelopment projects.

## 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. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. 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 Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011582-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £198,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEWIS AND HICKEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 4 May 2022 at 17:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011582-2022
- 23 Dec 2021 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032214-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Provenance

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