Kent Fire and Rescue Service is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | External Building, Minor Civil & Ground Works |
| Notice type: | UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice |
| Authority: | Kent Fire and Rescue Service |
| Nature of contract: | Works |
| Procedure: | Below threshold - Open competition |
| Short Description: | This procurement is for works pertaining to 'External Building, Minor Civil & Ground Works' across all Kent Fire and Rescue Service sites in the county of Kent. |
| Published: | 27/11/2025 18:35 |
External Building, Minor Civil & Ground Works
Contracting authority
- Contracting authority:
- Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PCTX-8834-ZQLL
- Address:
Kent Fire & Rescue Service Head Quarters, The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil
Kent
ME15 6XB
UK- Contact name:
- Rebecca Jarrett
- Email:
- procurement@kent.fire-uk.org
- Telephone:
- 01622 692121
- Website:
- https://www.kent.fire-uk.org/
- Organisation type:
- REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Below threshold - open competition- Dynamic market:
- Not provided
- Tenders received:
- 0
- Tenders assessed:
- 0
- Tenders from SMEs:
- 0
- Tenders from VCSEs:
- 0
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- External Building, Minor Civil & Ground Works
- Reference number:
- C25049
- Main category:
- WORKS
- Description:
- This procurement is for works pertaining to 'External Building, Minor Civil & Ground Works' across all Kent Fire and Rescue Service sites in the county of Kent.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Kent:-Engineering-works-and-construction-works./A6T83F525S
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/A6T83F525S - Total value (estimated):
GBP 2,000,000 excluding VAT
GBP 2,400,000 including VAT- Contract dates (estimated):
- 08/05/2026 to 08/05/2030
- CPV classifications:
45220000 - Engineering works and construction works.
45223200 - Structural works.
45223210 - Structural steelworks.
45232451 - Drainage and surface works.
45233200 - Various surface works.
45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works.- Delivery regions:
UKJ4 - Kent
Participation
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- Yes
Engagement
- Engagement deadline:
- 12/12/2025
- Engagement status:
The engagement has not yet been carried out.- Engagement process description:
- Contractors are invited to join our Market Engagement event at 10-11.30am on Thursday the 11th December 2025. The event will be held on Microsoft Teams and recorded for those unable to attend. An overview of the contract scope and requirements will be given, contractors will also have the opportunity to ask questions. To be added to the event, please email procurement@kent.fire-uk.org with the names and email addresses of those that wish to attend.
In addition to the above event, some draft tender documentation has been shared for comment including the specification, quality requirements and pricing schedule.
Submission
Other organisations
Not provided
Related Notice
External Building, Minor Civil & Ground Works
Contracting authority
- Contracting authority:
- Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PCTX-8834-ZQLL
- Address:
Kent Fire & Rescue Service Head Quarters, The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil
Kent
ME15 6XB
UK- Contact name:
- Rebecca Jarrett
- Email:
- procurement@kent.fire-uk.org
- Telephone:
- 01622 692121
- Website:
- https://www.kent.fire-uk.org/
- Organisation type:
- REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Below threshold - open competition- Dynamic market:
- No
- Tenders received:
- 0
- Tenders assessed:
- 0
- Tenders from SMEs:
- 0
- Tenders from VCSEs:
- 0
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- External Building, Minor Civil & Ground Works
- Reference number:
- C25049
- Main procurement category:
- WORKS
- Description:
- This procurement is for works pertaining to 'External Building, Minor Civil & Ground Works' across all Kent Fire and Rescue Service sites in the county of Kent.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1010200903
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/A6T83F525S - CPV classifications:
45220000 - Engineering works and construction works.
45223200 - Structural works.
45223210 - Structural steelworks.
45232451 - Drainage and surface works.
45233200 - Various surface works.
45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works.- Delivery regions:
UKJ4 - Kent- Total value (estimated):
GBP 2,000,000 excluding VAT
GBP 2,400,000 including VAT
Description
- Description:
- Not provided
- Main procurement category:
- WORKS
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- Yes
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 15/06/2026 to 14/06/2030
- CPV classifications:
45220000 - Engineering works and construction works.
45223200 - Structural works.
45223210 - Structural steelworks.
45232451 - Drainage and surface works.
45233200 - Various surface works.
45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works.- Contract can be extended:
- No
- Delivery regions:
UKJ4 - Kent- Award criteria:
Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 40
Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 60
Documents
- Associated tender documents:
Not provided- Technical specifications:
Not provided
Submission
- Enquiry deadline:
- 20/02/2026 Time: 17:00
- Tender submission deadline:
- 27/02/2026 Time: 12:00
- Submission address and any special instructions:
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5E8YW67MCE
- An electronic auction will be used:
No
Other information
- Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:
- Not provided
- Technical ability conditions of participation:
- Not provided
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):
- Not provided
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
- Not provided
- A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:
- No
Other organisations
Not provided
Related Notice
External Building, Minor Civil & Ground Works
Contracting Authorities
- Contracting authority:
- Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PCTX-8834-ZQLL
- Address:
Kent Fire & Rescue Service Head Quarters, The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil
Kent
ME15 6XB
UK- Contact name:
- Rebecca Jarrett
- Email:
- procurement@kent.fire-uk.org
- Telephone:
- 01622 692121
- Website:
- https://www.kent.fire-uk.org/
- Organisation type:
- REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Below threshold - open competition- Dynamic market:
- No
- Tenders received:
- 0
- Tenders assessed:
- 0
- Tenders from SMEs:
- 0
- Tenders from VCSEs:
- 0
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- External Building, Minor Civil & Ground Works
- Reference number:
- C25049
- Main procurement category:
- WORKS
- Description:
- This procurement is for works pertaining to 'External Building, Minor Civil & Ground Works' across all Kent Fire and Rescue Service sites in the county of Kent.
The contract has been awarded to Astral Ltd Building Contractors
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1049582093
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/A6T83F525S - CPV classifications:
45220000 - Engineering works and construction works.
45223200 - Structural works.
45223210 - Structural steelworks.
45232451 - Drainage and surface works.
45233200 - Various surface works.
45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works.- Delivery regions:
UKJ4 - Kent- Total value (estimated):
GBP 2,000,000 excluding VAT
GBP 2,400,000 including VAT
- Contract value:
- GBP 2,400,000 including VAT
Contract Details
Contract 1
- Title:
- Not provided
- Reference number:
- Not provided
- Contract value:
- GBP 2,400,000 including VAT
- Below the relevant threshold:
- Yes
- Award decision date:
- Not provided
- Earliest date the contract will be signed:
- 09/06/2026
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 10/06/2026 to 09/06/2030
- Main procurement category:
- WORKS
- CPV classifications:
45220000 - Engineering works and construction works.
45223200 - Structural works.
45223210 - Structural steelworks.
45232451 - Drainage and surface works.
45233200 - Various surface works.
45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works.- Delivery regions:
UKJ4 - Kent
Supplier
- Supplier:
- Astral Limited
- Companies House:
- 02430111
- Address:
66 High Street, Blue Town
Sheerness
ME12 1RW
UK- Email:
- adam.houghton@astralltd.co.uk
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- Yes
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Key performance indicators:
Not provided- Associated documents:
Not provided
Other organisations
Not provided