--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement for Park Mall Redevelopment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0680d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0680d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0680d1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-13" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement for Park Mall Redevelopment Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0680d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0680d1.json) ## Summary Ashford Borough Council is initiating a preliminary market engagement exercise to find a development partner for the Park Mall Redevelopment project in Ashford town centre. This procurement falls under the industry category of site-development work and aims to enhance the town's appeal as part of a broader regeneration strategy. The process is currently at the planning stage, with the market engagement questionnaire due by 10:00 BST on 29th May 2026. The formal procurement is expected to commence in Summer 2026, with contract award projected for Early 2027, and project delivery within three years. The engagement is focused on the United Kingdom, specifically the region of UKJ4. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in construction and development sectors seeking to expand their portfolios with large-scale projects. With a projected budget of £120 million, reaching up to £144 million, this could be particularly appealing to firms specialising in urban regeneration, site development, and community enhancement projects. Engaging in this project allows businesses to contribute to a key redevelopment initiative with Ashford Borough Council, promising long-term growth and collaboration with public authorities. ## Notice Ashford Borough Council (the Council) is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise with the intention of appointing a development partner for the Park Mall Redevelopment in Ashford town centre. This project forms a key element of the Council's broader strategy to enhance the town centre's appeal and act as a catalyst for regeneration, transforming the area into a vibrant and sought-after destination. At this preliminary market engagement stage, the Council is seeking to engage with prospective developers to gather insights and gauge the market's interest in the Redevelopment. It is anticipated that the formal procurement process for this project will commence in Summer 2026, with an expected contract award in Early 2027 and the delivery of the completed scheme within 3 years. Access Code : 3C545MW55W For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Site-development-work./3C545MW55W To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/3C545MW55W ### Planning Information Ashford Borough Council (the Council) is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise with the intention of appointing a development partner for the Park Mall Redevelopment in Ashford town centre. This project forms a key element of the Council’s broader strategy to enhance the town centre’s appeal and act as a catalyst for regeneration, transforming the area into a vibrant and sought-after destination. At this preliminary market engagement stage, the Council is seeking to engage with prospective developers to gather insights and gauge the market’s interest in the Redevelopment. It is anticipated that the formal procurement process for this project will commence in Summer 2026, with an expected contract award in Early 2027 and the delivery of the completed scheme within 3 years. The accompanying preliminary market questionnaire provides an opportunity for interested parties to communicate their preferences and capabilities in advance of any future tender process for the Redevelopment. All information submitted will be treated as confidential and will not be disclosed to any third parties. Responses should be submitted via the Council’s designated electronic tender portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk by 10:00 BST on 29th May 2026. Following receipt of completed questionnaires, the Council’s Project Team may invite developers to attend a meeting, during which further details regarding Ashford’s vision for the Redevelopment will be shared. These meetings, designed to facilitate discussion based on the responses provided, are expected to take place during June 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033173-2026 | | 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 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000,000 | | 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ASHFORD | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN23 1HU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45111291 - Site-development work ## Release History - 13 Apr 2026 at 10:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033173-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033173-2026 13th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/3C545MW55W - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Site-development-work./3C545MW55W - 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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