Kent County Council £100M Highway Maintenance Contract Awarded (6 Lots)

Contract

Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract

• Kent County Council F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-032962

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0501fc

Published 10 April 2026, 4:25pm

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Contents

one. Contracting authority Press escape key to exit two. Object (6 lots)
- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Dartford and Gravesham
- Lot 2. Sevenoaks & Tunbridge Wells
- Lot 3. Maidstone and Tonbridge & Malling
- Lot 4. Swale and Canterbury
- Lot 5. Thanet and Dover
- Lot 6. Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe
four. Procedure five. Award of contract (6)
- 1. Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract - Dartford and Gravesham
- 2. Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract - Sevenoaks & Tunbridge Wells
- 3. Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract - Maidstone and Tonbridge & Malling
- 4. Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract - Swale and Canterbury
- 5. Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract - Thanet and Dover
- 6. Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract - Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe
six. Complementary information

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one.1) Name and addresses

Kent County Council

County Hall

Maidstone

ME141XQ

Email

marie.lewzey@kent.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKJ4 - Kent

Justification for not providing organisation identifier

Not on any register

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.kent.gov.uk/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services

Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract

Reference number

SC240044

two.1.2) Main CPV code

Construction work

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

Kent County Council (KCC), as the upper‑tier authority, is the Highway Authority for highways maintainable at public expense and has a statutory duty to maintain the highways and their assets in accordance with Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980. This duty includes responsibility for maintaining, managing and, where necessary, improving sections of the network and ensuring the highways are safe for the travelling public. To meet and deliver these statutory obligations, KCC requires competent contractors, as there is no internal resource available to undertake this work.

There are approximately 5,445 miles of local roads in Kent (616 miles of A roads, 279 miles of B roads, 1,172 miles of C roads and 3,378 miles of unclassified roads), making it one of the largest and most heavily trafficked local authority networks in the country.

The Local Highways Maintenance Support Contracts augment the delivery of highway maintenance services directly at a local level for the residents and businesses of Kent. The works undertaken as part of these contracts are managed by the local Highway Managers and their teams, ensuring budgets are used appropriately to repair and prevent potholes and improve highway condition at targeted locations.

The core services included in these contracts relate to the delivery of pothole repairs, small‑ to medium‑sized patching repairs, and small‑scale resurfacing and associated works. They also support resources that can be utilised during emergency and severe weather events where necessary.

Works orders under this contract are raised by KCC Highway staff. The works consist of small and medium patching, generally within the carriageway, with occasional small areas of footway patching as required. Pre‑site inspections will be undertaken jointly between KCC and the Contractor, where necessary, to minimise any issues that may prevent the works from being carried out. Other in scope activities and civil engineering works will also be undertaken as required.

The Contractor will deliver a programme of works over a 6‑ to 8‑month period, usually between April and October, when weather and road temperatures are optimal for highway repairs. Works may, however, be required outside of these times where necessary.

The Contractor will provide sufficient resources to ensure minimal deviation from projected timescales. Operatives must be fully trained, possess the required qualifications and expertise to deliver the works, and must take before‑ and after‑photographs at each site.

The key aim of these contracts is to deliver a permanent, high‑quality, first‑time repair, including adjusting ironworks and reinstating all white lining.

The Contractor is responsible for managing all aspects of traffic management in accordance with the Code of Practice for Safety at Street Works and Road Works and the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.

The service has been divided into six geographical areas, each of which has been awarded a separate contract.

The contracts have an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years. The initial contract period runs from 08 April 2026 to 07 April 2029. The optional extension period runs from 08 April 2029 to 07 April 2031. The extension may be applied in a variety of increments up to a maximum of two years.

These contracts are zero‑value arrangements, as no work is guaranteed under the contract. However, the contracts have a maximum combined contract value of £100,000,000, equating to approximately £16,666,666.67 per lot over the full duration of the contract, including any extension periods.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Dartford and Gravesham

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Construction work

Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of the service across this lot.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Evaluated as per tender docs / Weighting: N/A

Price - Weighting: Evaluated as per tender docs

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Sevenoaks & Tunbridge Wells

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Construction work

Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of the service across this lot.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Evaluated as per tender docs / Weighting: N/A

Price - Weighting: Evaluated as per tender docs

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Maidstone and Tonbridge & Malling

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Construction work

Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of the service across this lot.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Evaluated as per tender docs / Weighting: N/A

Price - Weighting: Evaluated as per tender docs

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Swale and Canterbury

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Construction work

Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of the service across this lot.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Evaluated as per tender docs / Weighting: N/A

Price - Weighting: Evaluated as per tender docs

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Thanet and Dover

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Construction work

Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of the service across this lot.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Evaluated as per tender docs / Weighting: N/A

Price - Weighting: Evaluated as per tender docs

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

Construction work

Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Delivery of the service across this lot.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Evaluated as per tender docs / Weighting: N/A

Price - Weighting: Evaluated as per tender docs

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Competitive procedure with negotiation

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2025/S 000-014784

four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice

The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice

Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

SC240044/1

Lot No

1

Title

Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract - Dartford and Gravesham

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Elm Surfacing Ltd

Adelaide Dock, Symmonds Drive,

Sittingbourne, Kent.

ME10 3SY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKJ4 - Kent

Companies House

03988766

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £16,666,666.67

Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

SC240044/2

Lot No

2

Title

Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract - Sevenoaks & Tunbridge Wells

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

G & J STEELE PLANT HIRE LIMITED

Hillside Works, Old Mill Lane,

Aylesford, Kent.

ME20 7DT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKJ4 - Kent

Companies House

04620554

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £16,666,666.67

Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

SC240044/3

Lot No

3

Title

Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract - Maidstone and Tonbridge & Malling

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Henderson & Taylor (Public Works) Limited

Shrove Hill, Turnpike Lane, Chadwell St Mary,

Essex

RM18 8TJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKJ4 - Kent

Companies House

00795798

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £16,666,666.67

Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

SC240044/4

Lot No

4

Title

Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract - Swale and Canterbury

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HENDERSON & TAYLOR PUBLIC WORKS LIMITED

Shrove Hill, Turnpike Lane, Chadwell St Mary,

Essex,

RM18 8TJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKJ4 - Kent

Companies House

00795798

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £16,666,666.67

Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

SC240044/5

Lot No

5

Title

Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract - Thanet and Dover

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ELM SURFACING LTD

Adelaide Dock, Symmonds Drive,

Sittingbourne, Kent,

ME10 3SY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKJ4 - Kent

Companies House

03988766

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £16,666,666.67

Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

SC240044/6

Lot No

6

Title

Local Highway Maintenance Support Contract - Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 March 2026

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

C.W. SURFACING LTD

Suite 1A, 39 Kings Hill Avenue,

West Malling,

ME19 4ER

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

• UKJ4 - Kent

Companies House

03333756

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £16,666,666.67

Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Royal Court of Justice

London

Country

United Kingdom