Award

TMBC Bluebell Hill - Temporary Accommodation

TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 16:14

Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council involved an open competition for the "TMBC Bluebell Hill - Temporary Accommodation" project. This project aimed at procuring a design and build contractor to construct family-sized modular housing on a former commuter carpark at Bluebell Hill, Maidstone, Kent. Classified under the construction industry, with a focus on works, this opportunity was part of the council's effort to optimise space for housing within budget constraints. The tender phase closed on 13th August 2025, with the award announced on 18th September 2025, officially marking the contract as active. The construction is scheduled to start on 1st October 2025 and complete by 31st March 2027. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - open competition".

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in modular housing solutions. With an emphasis on maximising housing unit delivery within restricted budgets, contractors with innovative cost-effective design solutions stand to benefit. Businesses like SMEs, which actively participated in this tender, show potential for success; in fact, ZED PODS LTD, an SME, secured the contract. Companies equipped to manage large-scale construction projects aligning with public regulations will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth opportunities and establishing reliable government partnerships.

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Notice Title

TMBC Bluebell Hill - Temporary Accommodation

Notice Description

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is looking to procure a design and build contractor to deliver family sized modular housing on Bluebell Hill former commuter carpark. Aim is to maximise the number of units which aligns with the Council's requirement within the available budget. Bluebell Hill former commuter car park is a Council owned site being considered for delivering modular housing accommodation. The car park is currently closed and unused. The site address is: Blue Bell Hill, Maidstone, Kent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057886-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,853,227 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZED PODS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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