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MBC ITT - General & Principal Bridge Inspections

Maidstone Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Maidstone Borough Council is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (South East).

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 6 years, starting 27 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 23 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Friday 16 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 23 October 2026

How bids are scored

Cost 60% · Quality 40%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 28 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Maidstone Borough Council owns several pedestrian and vehicular bridges that require regular inspection based on the guidance in CS 450 for the inspection of Highway structures (previously BD63/17) which recommends that a General Inspection is carried out every two years and a Principal Inspection is carried out every six years. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Bridge-inspection-services./S27XH9M7DP To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/S27XH9M7DP

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 16 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 23 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 088903-2026

About the buyer

Maidstone Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

40

Awards

23

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

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From notice 088903-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.