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title: "SC22331 - Drainage Works Framework"
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# SC22331 - Drainage Works Framework

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a4f3

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## Summary

Kent County Council, the largest local authority in England, has completed its public procurement process for the "SC22331 - Drainage Works Framework," under the construction work industry category. This procurement is under the Growth, Environment and Transport directorate of the Council. The framework, which commenced on 1st August 2023 and will expire on 31st July 2027, aims to carry out all tasks associated with highway drainage maintenance within Kent (region UKJ4). The total framework value has been modified to £22,500,000, up from £15,000,000. Work under this framework is awarded to three suppliers: Ferns Surfacing Limited, G&J Steele Plant Hire Limited, and Steadline Limited, either on a rotational basis or via mini-competitions, in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in drainage and surface works. The framework covers various drainage-related tasks, including new installations, maintenance, and repairs, presenting consistent work potential despite no guaranteed amount. The procurement method was limited, with a specific award procedure that did not require prior publication of a call for competition. This framework supports multiple public sector bodies, providing a platform for qualified businesses to secure work through subsequent competitive tender processes expected within the next 24 months. Businesses engaged in construction, particularly those specialising in drainage, sewage, and environmental services, would find this framework advantageous.

## Notice

Kent County Council (the Council) is the largest local authority in England covering an area of 3,500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of over PS1bn on goods and services and a population of 1.6m. The Council provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, 12 district councils, and 289 parish/town councils. The Council consists of four directorates: * Adult Social Care and Health * Children, Young People and Education * Growth, Environment and Transport * Chief Executive's Department and Deputy Chief Executive's Department This service is being commissioned on behalf of the Growth, Environment and Transport directorate. In 2023, Kent County Council established a PS15,000,000 Drainage Framework to facilitate the delivery of the Council's drainage works and maintenance. Three suppliers were appointed to the framework. Work is awarded either via direct awards on a rotational basis or via mini-competition. The notice details the Council's intention to modify the framework in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The drainage works consist of providing labour/resources, plant, and materials to carry out all tasks associated with Highway Drainage Maintenance on both highway and non-highway sites. The framework commenced on 1st August 2023 and is due to expire on 31st July 2027. Once modified, the total framework value will be PS22,500,000; however, work is not guaranteed under the framework. This amount will be awarded among the three framework suppliers accordingly in accordance with the Framework rules.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework is used to facilitate the delivery of the Council's drainage requirements. Works carried out are considered low risk and includes, but is not limited to, the following activities: - Scheme works which may include new surface water drainage systems, including drains, pipe work, culverts, pumping stations, and/or new SUDS retro fit features, manholes / Catchpits, soakaways, gullies, improvement works to ponds and lagoons, etc. - Routine maintenance, such as ironworks, ditching and siding, etc. - Replace or repair damaged assets which may include broken pipes, deep bore of existing soakaways, broken covers, manholes, gullies, brickwork including headwalls, damaged culverts, etc. - General Reinstatement works including carriageway repairs.

Renewal: Potential extension of 1+1 years (12 + 12 months).

### Procurement Information

Kent County Council is publishing this Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) to inform the market of its intention to, 30 days from the date of this notice (26th February 2025), use Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to modify the framework's value by 50%, increasing it from PS15,000,000 to PS22,500,000. This modification meets the criteria of Regulation 72(1)(b) and is therefore deemed lawful and in accordance with the directive. The Council anticipates running a competitive tender exercise within the next 24 months to establish a new contractual arrangement for its drainage requirements. Any future opportunities will be published via the Council's procurement portal and the Central Digital Platform. Once modified, the total framework value will be PS22,500,000; however, work is not guaranteed under the framework. This amount will be awarded across the three framework suppliers accordingly, which is why the awarded values below for each supplier show the full range.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007294-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## 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 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | FERNS SURFACING; G&J STEELE PLANT HIRE; STEADLINE; ​​STEADLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45111240 - Ground-drainage work
- 45232451 - Drainage and surface works
- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 45232453 - Drains construction work
- 45332300 - Drain-laying work
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007294-2025
- 25 Sep 2023 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028221-2023
- 10 Feb 2023 at 17:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004273-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://local.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/MapLocationSearch.do?mode=1.1
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- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- http://www.nhfdirectory.co.uk
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AmbulanceTrustListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AreaTeamListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CCGListing.aspx
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- http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites#force_sites
- http://www.sporta.org/member-directory
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-support/digital-councils/social-media/go-further/a-z-councils-online

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