Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be9-8c4c-7224-a0d3-47aac2ab0e6b/mbc-archbishops-palace-works closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # MBC Archbishops Palace Works [Maidstone Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/maidstone-borough-council) Estimated value £1,650,000 Published 8 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 16 Oct 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 Maidstone Borough Council is looking to undertake a refurbishment project of the Grade 1 listed Archbishops Palace, surrounding grounds, and dungeon building. The site is to be used as a high-quality wedding venue, and will be let to an experienced wedding operator. This tender includes two tranches of work to bid for, including: Tranche 1 – Refurbishment of Archbishops Palace main building and surrounding grounds. Tranche 2 – Refurbishment of the dungeon building within the grounds. The council intends to award both of these tranches of work to a single contractor. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: [kentbusinessportal.org.uk](https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Refurbishment-of-run-down-buildings./5HU75B78GB) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/5HU75B78GB](https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/5HU75B78GB) ## CPV classification Refurbishment of run-down buildings Overhaul and refurbishment work Refurbishment work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06f431-2026-09-08T09:56:29+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06f431-2026-09-08T09:56:29+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 Maidstone Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/maidstone-borough-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [MBC - Measured Term Maintenance · Maidstone Borough Council · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-6453-7225-a7d8-7c5ea392c6d5/mbc-measured-term-maintenance) [Invitation to Tender For Maintenance of CCTV, door entry systems and internal magnetic lock doors · Maidstone Borough Council · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-6e0f-7313-90e4-fd188ee6e66c/invitation-to-tender-for-maintenance-of-cctv-door-entry-systems-and-internal-ma) [Two Cremators and Installation Works for Vinters Park Crematorium · Maidstone Borough Council · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-2312-73f4-a176-856f36d2a767/two-cremators-and-installation-works-for-vinters-park-crematorium) [MBC ITT - General & Principal Bridge Inspections · Maidstone Borough Council · 4 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-891e-73dc-9463-1724a518dcee/mbc-itt-general-principal-bridge-inspections) [RONB 166 - Provision of Architectural Services for Repairs to Shrewsbury Castle Walls · Shropshire Council · 10 days left · 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-f050-735e-a2eb-4c434c79c109/ronb-166-provision-of-architectural-services-for-repairs-to-shrewsbury-castle) [Refurbishment of Ground Floor Toilets & Cloakroom at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot · South Oxfordshire District Council · 17 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-3cb8-71ab-b00f-7a949f5fc0d2/refurbishment-of-ground-floor-toilets-cloakroom-at-cornerstone-arts-centre-di)