Award

TWBC - Stock Condition Surveys

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 19:05

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract to BLB Surveyors Ltd for conducting stock condition surveys across council-owned buildings, utilising in-house asset management software along with preparing planned maintenance reports. The procurement process, tagged as "TWBC - Stock Condition Surveys," involved a series of key dates including the tender release on 28th November 2025 and the appointment of the contractor in the week commencing 12th January 2025. Located in Tunbridge Wells, UK, this procurement falls under the "Building Services" category and was conducted using an open procedure.

This contract opens opportunities for SMEs specialising in building and surveying services, particularly those capable of managing asset software and producing maintenance reports. The three-year contract, with possible renewals subject to performance, provides substantial growth potential for businesses capable of performing high-quality, cost-efficient surveys. Companies like BLB Surveyors Ltd, classified as an SME, demonstrate the type of business well-suited for such opportunities, highlighting the substantial business growth achievable through public sector contracts in building services.

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Notice Title

TWBC - Stock Condition Surveys

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking to procure a qualified contractor for completing Stock condition surveys on council owned buildings. To be completed utilising in house asset management software (logons and training will be given). Also, preparation of Planned Maintenance report from works highlighted and possible management of program. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 28/11/2025 Deadline for clarifications: 12:00pm 19/12/2025 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 05/01/2025 Evaluation: w/c 05/01/2025 Appointment of contractor: w/c 12/01/2025 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1014910063

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This is a contract to provide surveys for a total period of 3 years (1+1+1), extensions subject to performance and commercial agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014064-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,332 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01892554425

Buyer Location

Locality
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
1
Supplier Name

BLB SURVEYORS

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