Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
Sessions House
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
UK
E-mail: sccommercialteam@kent.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ4
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.kent.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.kent.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
SC24002 Road Asset Renewal Contract (RARC)
Reference number: DN707530
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
This contract focuses on asset management and serves as the principal delivery method for planned road pavement renewal and reconstruction works across Kent. These works are required to effectively manage KCC’s pavement assets by replacing deteriorated areas which have reached the end of their useful life.
The scope of work at each site typically involves:
• Cold milling of the top layers of the road structure
• Repaving with an asphalt surface and/or binder course
• Adjustments to covers and replacement of road markings and road studs as needed.
For sites near traffic signals, there may be a need to replace the traffic loops. Anticipated working conditions include road closures and night-time operations, with defined time restrictions in place.
The scope of work also includes some ad-hoc road reconstruction and civils projects
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ4
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This PIN is being published to advertise a potential upcoming opportunity. The aim is to undertake a Market Engagement exercise to inform the contract, scope, and the upcoming procurement for the RARC contract.
The RARC contract focuses on asset management and serves as the principal delivery method for planned road pavement renewal and reconstruction works across Kent. These works are required to effectively manage KCC’s pavement assets by replacing deteriorated areas which have reached the end of their useful life.
The scope of work at each site typically involves:
• Cold milling of the top layers of the road structure
• Repaving with an asphalt surface and/or binder course
• Adjustments to covers and replacement of road markings and road studs as needed.
For sites near traffic signals, there may be a need to replace the traffic loops. Anticipated working conditions include road closures and night-time operations, with defined time restrictions in place.
The scope of work also includes some ad-hoc road reconstruction and civils projects
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/03/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/01/2024