Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bda-91fd-7186-9729-11ea17dc23e4/expression-of-interest-eoi-for-ninn-lane-re-development closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Expression of Interest (EOI) for: Ninn Lane Re-development [Ashford Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ashford-borough-council) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value £2,625,000 Published 2 Apr 2026 Deadline Closed 1 May 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ABC is looking to procure a contractor to build a depot at Ninn Lane for ABC Direct Services, which is a former wastepaper recycling site with multiple concrete buildings and hard standings. ABC requires the construction of three (3) new industrial buildings, including demolition of existing structures, all associated building works (excluding Solar Panels), MEP installations, external works (excluding landscaping works), and all activities required for the complete execution and handover of the Project in accordance with the Contract Documents. This is being procured via the Competitive Flexible Procedure in 2 stages. This is the first stage expression of interest (EOI). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: [kentbusinessportal.org.uk](https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Construction-work./843GMF2Q62) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/843GMF2Q62](https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/843GMF2Q62) ## CPV classification Construction work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-067bad-2026-04-02T12:11:55+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-067bad-2026-04-02T12:11:55+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Ashford Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ashford-borough-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Hdc-1714 wadkins pavilion refurbishment · Harborough District Council · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a155bf-f664-72f9-9823-a85d6cddbdc6/hdc-1714-wadkins-pavilion-refurbishment) [Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark Extension · Newbiggin Town Council · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-19a2-7348-a5cc-3f5ae51ef934/design-supply-and-installation-of-newbiggin-skatepark-extension) [Tender for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a modular UNIT and associated works at ARC healthy living, irvinestown. peaceplus funded upgrade works · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b74-73ec-a6f6-a1af37959997/tender-for-the-design-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-a-modular-unit-and-a) [ESPH AB RDC Sidley Depot (ESPH753) · Rother District Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d19-7155-8fe0-0d917105fca8/esph-ab-rdc-sidley-depot-esph753) [Demolition, Design and Construction of Howard's Lane Public Toilets, Howard's Lane, Wareham · Wareham Town Council · 88 days left · 15 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d8a-7277-bc5b-edc9a127ee5b/demolition-design-and-construction-of-howards-lane-public-toilets-howards-la)