Planning

Larkfield Leisure Centre Wet-Change Refurbishment - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT

TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Mar 2025 at 09:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the Larkfield Leisure Centre Wet-Change Refurbishment. This refurbishment project falls under the industry categories of construction work, architectural and engineering services, and construction materials. The project is located in West Malling, United Kingdom, and interested parties are invited to participate in a supplier engagement process. Key dates include site visits scheduled for 11 March 2025 and a submission deadline of 28 March 2025. This preliminary market engagement aims to explore options and gauge market interest before the Council decides how best to deliver the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, as well as suppliers of construction materials. Companies that specialise in refurbishment projects or have experience in public sector contracts will find this engagement particularly advantageous. By participating in this process, businesses can showcase their capabilities, build relationships with Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, and potentially secure a contract that can enhance their portfolio and drive business growth. Firms that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate a strong track record in similar projects will be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Larkfield Leisure Centre Wet-Change Refurbishment - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Notice Description

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process for Larkfield Leisure Centre - Wet Change Refurbishment. At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this contract and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest. We would like to invite participants to a site visit to view the area proposed for refurbishment. Site visits will be 1-hour blocks on 11 March 2025. Please request your time using the messaging system on Kent Business Portal. All submissions must be made via the 'Messaging' section of the Kent Business Portal. Submissions must be submitted by 28th March 2025.

Planning Information

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process for Larkfield Leisure Centre – Wet Change Refurbishment. At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this contract and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest. We would like to invite participants to a site visit to view the area proposed for refurbishment. Site visits will be 1-hour blocks on 11 March 2025. Please request your time using the messaging system on Kent Business Portal. All submissions must be made via the ‘Messaging’ section of the Kent Business Portal. Submissions must be submitted by 28th March 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e999
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007959-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Jack Cuthbertson
Contact Email
jack.cuthbertson@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1892554070

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4LZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ46 West Kent
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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