--- title: "Badsell Road" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e04e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e04e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e04e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e04e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-13" --- # Badsell Road Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e04e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e04e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e04e.json) ## Summary Kent County Council has initiated a contracting process for a project titled "Badsell Road" within the infrastructure sector, focusing on improving roadways and pedestrian facilities. The tender is at the planning stage and aims to enhance the B2017/B2016 junction area near Mascalls Academy in Maidstone, UK. This procurement, with a gross value of £3 million, involves works including road widening, junction signals, and drainage improvements. The project aligns with strategic local transport priorities and is slated to begin in June 2026, continuing until January 2027. Preliminary market engagement occurred in October 2025, and further communications are expected post-13th November 2025. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those experienced in infrastructure projects such as road improvement and drainage solutions. Companies that supply construction machinery, materials, and auxiliary products will find relevant opportunities within this procurement. Given the scale and focus on improving local transport infrastructure, businesses with a track record in public works and government contracts, especially within the sub-central government framework, may find this project complementary to their service offerings and capabilities. Therefore, firms with expertise in comprehensive construction services and a strategic interest in enhancing accessibility and reducing congestion should consider this tender. ## Notice This scheme supports Kent County Council's (the Council) strategic priorities that are outlined within Framing Kent's Future and Securing Kent's Future 2022-2026. It will help support improving the infrastructure for communities and providing improved cycling and pedestrian facilities at the B2017/B2016 junction which is adjacent to Mascalls Academy. The scheme also supports the key priorities set out in the Councils Local Transport Plan 5 'Striking the Balance' (LTP5) in terms of providing additional highway capacity, improving accessibility and reducing congestion. The scheme includes the widening of Badsell Road, new junction signals with improved pedestrian facilities, widening of existing footways and provision of a new shared route on the south side of Badsell Road. New drainage basins and an attenuation tank will help to mitigate the existing flood risk. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994147768 ### Planning Information The market engagement was carried out before this notice was published. Kent County Council (the Council) engaged with suppliers through the local Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Southern Event, held on Wednesday 1st October 2025. The event allowed the Council to engage with the market to provide an overview of the pipeline of work, gauge the level of interest in upcoming opportunities, and provide an overview of procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073488-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways ## Release History - 13 Nov 2025 at 12:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073488-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073488-2025 13th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994147768 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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