Tender

TWBC - Benhall Mill Road Parks Depot

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is seeking bids for the refurbishment of an existing crematorium depot building and the construction of a new garage at Benhall Mill Road Parks Depot. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 3rd December 2025 at noon. Located in Tunbridge Wells, this public procurement falls under the construction industry category with the CPV code 45000000. The estimated contract value stands at £660,000. The project, which requires both refurbishment and new construction work, is open for competition through an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms with expertise in construction and refurbishment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. With award criteria weighted heavily on cost and quality, companies with the capacity to deliver high-quality construction services at competitive prices are well-positioned to benefit. Successful bidders will contribute to the local infrastructure, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 5th January 2026, concluding on 31st May 2026.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TWBC - Benhall Mill Road Parks Depot

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to complete the refurbishment of the existing crematorium depot building and construction of a new garage for the housing of machinery, in accordance with the design information contained in the Tender Documents. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Construction-work./467C9AG264 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/467C9AG264

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071434-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PELLINGS

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mkimpton@pellings.co.uk, procurement@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01892554425

Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLJ46 West Kent

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Town
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

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