This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 14:44

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 19:05

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "TWBC - Stock Condition Surveys" was conducted by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, situated in Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom. The project focuses on building services within the industry category and takes place in the South East region (UKJ46). This procurement process progressed through several stages, including tender and award, ultimately reaching contract completion. The latest milestone occurred with the contract's start date on 22nd June 2026, with the potential for renewal. The open procedure procurement method reflected transparent and competitive bidding, concluding in the award phase on 16th February 2026, with a contract value of £118,332.

This tender opportunity provides a substantial avenue for qualified businesses in building services to engage in public sector projects. The use of in-house asset management and the potential management of a maintenance programme align well with SMEs specialising in surveys and maintenance of public buildings. Companies focused on building services provision would find this contract beneficial for business expansion due to its structured three-year contract arrangement, subject to performance. The requirements for collaboration with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, with access to training and asset management software, further enhance the value of this opportunity for businesses looking to grow and leverage public sector relationships.

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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.

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/058630-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£118,332 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 24 Feb 2027 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

BLB CHARTERED SURVEYORS

BLB SURVEYORS

Further Information

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