--- title: "Specialist Highway Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da2a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06da2a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da2a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da2a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-04" --- # Specialist Highway Support Services Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da2a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06da2a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da2a.json) ## Summary Kent County Council invites expressions of interest for a tender titled "Specialist Highway Support Services," located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This procurement is part of an active tender stage and is divided into three lots focusing on Independent Cost Consultancy, Specialist Utility Support, and Programme Review Support. Potential bidders should note that the tender follows a competitive flexible procedure and allows electronic submissions in English. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 21 August 2026, and an expression of interest deadline on 1 September 2026. The contract award is scheduled for completion by 19 February 2027. The estimated total value for the framework agreement is £4,800,000 GBP (gross). This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in engineering consultancy services, particularly those specialising in financial, transport systems, highways, infrastructure, structural, and environmental engineering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that the tender criteria are suitable for SME involvement. The focus on improving cost certainty and dialogue with utility companies presents a unique chance for firms to leverage their niche expertise in utility support and consultancy. Successful contractors will benefit from long-term engagement with potential renewal options, making this an attractive proposition for sustained business growth in the region. ## Notice The Procurement will be divided into the following 3 Lots: *Lot 1 - Independent Cost Consultancy *Lot 2 - Specialist Utility Support *Lot 3 - Programme Review Support The Council are procuring a 3 Lot framework agreement requiring professional services and related services within the boundaries of Kent in accordance with the below Lot breakdown: Lot 1 - Independent Cost Consultancy *Provide independent cost consultancy services for the optioneering, bidding for funds, planning, preparation and construction of highway and transportation schemes across the County including quantity surveying, risk management and value management. *Provide cost consultancy services to support the preparation of NEC contract documents and in the evaluation of tenders to provide the construction of major highway and transportation schemes. *Provide cost consultancy services to support the NEC Project Manager during the construction of major highway and transportation schemes, including contract administration, assessment of Compensation Events and Payment Applications, monitoring and monthly financial reporting. Lot 2 - Specialist Utility Support *Provide specialist utility support to improve dialogue and cost certainty with utility companies around diversions and scheme impacts following the NRSWA processes. Lot 3 - Programme Review Support *NEC programme review support for schemes (design and construction stages) to ensure compliance with scope and appropriate links, durations and logic. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The periods for extension will consist of a 1 single-year extension period (12-months). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073445-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Apr 2027 - 12 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 71311210 - Highways consultancy services - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 08:13 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073445-2026 - 3 Aug 2026 at 14:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073274-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073445-2026 4th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073274-2026 3rd August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/commonNoticeSearch/noticeSearchResults.html - 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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