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MBC - Invitation to Tender For Earl Street Public Realm Improvement Scheme (Project Team)

Awarded to Academy Consulting, Project Centre Limited, Tetra Tech Limited

Maidstone Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 14 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 18 February 2026

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Overview

Maidstone Borough Council appointed a project team to oversee the design and construction phases of the Earl Street public realm improvement scheme in Maidstone. The contract, valued at £240,166.33, was awarded on 1 April 2026 to Academy Consulting, Project Centre Limited, and Tetra Tech Limited.

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  • Employer’s Agent including Quantity Surveyor and Principal Designer services

    To act on behalf of the client to manage and coordinate the design, procurement and construction processes for the whole project. Their responsibilities include coordinating between the client, design team, and other stakeholders to ensure the design aligns with the client’s brief, budget, and programme, preparing tender documentation, coordinating the tendering and evaluation process, advising on contractor selection, and ensuring compliance with relevant procurement regulations. Post-award, they will administer the contract, monitor progress, and ensure that the project is delivered in accordance with agreed terms, budget, and timeline. Managing the financial aspects of the scheme. Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates, advising on budget constraints, developing bills of quantities, and supporting tender evaluations. Throughout the project, the QS monitors expenditure, manages variations, and ensures value for money, helping to keep the scheme within budget while maintaining quality and compliance with procurement regulations. The Principal Designer, appointed under the CDM Regulations 2015 to plan, manage, and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase of the public realm improvement scheme. Ensure that risks are identified and mitigated early in the design process, facilitate collaboration between designers and contractors, and maintain the project’s health and safety file. Their role is critical in ensuring that the design is safe to build, use, maintain, and eventually demolish.

    £105,000Won by Academy Consulting
  • Urban Designer (Architect) including Stakeholder Engagement

    To lead on the spatial and aesthetic vision for the scheme, ensuring that the design enhances the character, functionality, and accessibility of the area. They will integrate landscape, architecture, and infrastructure elements to create cohesive, inclusive, and sustainable public spaces. Includes concept development, and coordination with other design professionals to ensure the scheme reflects community needs and strategic objectives. Lead on developing and delivering a comprehensive engagement strategy to ensure meaningful involvement of key stakeholders, including local businesses, residents, councillors, and the highways authority. Their role includes facilitating consultation events, managing communications, gathering feedback, and ensuring stakeholder views are reflected in the design and delivery of the scheme. They will help build consensus, manage expectations, and support transparent decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

    £166Won by Project Centre Limited
  • Transport Planner

    To assess and advise on the movement of people and vehicles within and around the public realm improvement area. This includes analysing traffic flows, pedestrian and cycling accessibility, public transport integration, and parking strategies to ensure the scheme supports sustainable and efficient transport outcomes, in consultation with the Highways Authority. They will work closely with the design team to embed transport considerations into the layout, ensuring compliance with local and national transport policies and enhancing connectivity and safety.

    £166Won by Project Centre Limited
  • Civil Engineer

    To be responsible for delivering technical expertise and oversight throughout the design and implementation of the scheme. This will include undertaking site assessments and feasibility studies, developing detailed engineering designs for highways, footways, drainage systems, and associated infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulations, including SuDS and highways adoption requirements. The role will also involve close coordination with urban designer, planners, utility providers, and local authorities to ensure integrated and practical design solutions. During construction, the civil engineer will provide technical support, carry out site inspections, and assist in resolving engineering issues as they arise. They will also contribute to cost and risk management through value engineering and the identification of potential risks and mitigation strategies.

    £135,000Won by Tetra Tech Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
14 January 2026
Questions by
11 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Road traffic-control equipmentCar park control equipmentControl, safety, signalling and light equipmentControl, safety or signalling equipment for roadsConstruction workUrban development construction workEngineering servicesCivil engineering consultancy services+3 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£240,166
Award date
1 April 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 December 2027
Winners
  • Academy Consulting
  • Project Centre Limited
  • Tetra Tech Limited

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  1. Contract

    2 April 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    14 January 2026

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