Demolition and Renewal of The Cemetery Chapel Waiting Room and WC's, Benhall Mill Road,TN2 5JJ

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 09:59

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 12:14

Tender

28 Apr 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Demolition and Renewal of the Cemetery Chapel Waiting Room and WC's" was managed by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. The project involved demolishing the existing structures and constructing a modern single-storey waiting room and WC's at the Kent and Sussex Crematorium, Benhall Mill Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5JJ. This process was categorised under the "works" procurement category and employed an open method of procurement, indicating it was carried out through open competition below threshold standards. The tender went through multiple stages starting with a release in April 2025, followed by a deadline for expression of interest in May, and tender submission in early June 2025. The contract was awarded to AMMCASS CE Group and signed on 16th September 2025, with the contract period extending from 17th September 2025 to 31st August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in building construction work, specifically those capable of delivering projects below £230,000. The open competition aspect allows small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, which is reflected in the procurement being awarded to an SME like AMMCASS CE Group based in Bromley. Such projects can lead to business growth as they provide experience in public sector contracting and the potential for future opportunities with local government. Businesses specialising in demolition and modern construction solutions would find this type of project particularly well-suited to their expertise.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Demolition and Renewal of The Cemetery Chapel Waiting Room and WC's, Benhall Mill Road,TN2 5JJ

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Council ( TWBC) are looking to procure the demolition of the existing cemetery waiting room and wc's, and the construction of a new modern single storey waiting room and wc's to meet the design brief

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05087c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058837-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£190,391 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£190,391 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 202511 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AMMCASS CE GROUP

AMMCASS GROUP

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