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TWBC - Benhall Mill Road Parks Depot

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

13 Mar 2026 at 15:14

Tender

24 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is overseeing a procurement project titled "TWBC - Benhall Mill Road Parks Depot," which involves refurbishing an existing crematorium depot and constructing a new garage. This project falls under the building construction work category and is situated in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom. Initially launched on December 24, 2025, during the tender stage, key deadlines included clarifications by January 16, 2026, submissions by January 30, 2026, and contractor appointment by February 9, 2026. The procurement process was conducted through an open competition below the threshold, ensuring broad accessibility for businesses. The contract was ultimately awarded to AMMCASS Construction Engineering Group Limited on March 13, 2026, with a contract value of £638,000. The work is expected to start on April 1, 2026, and conclude by December 31, 2026.

This tender represents significant potential for growth within the construction sector, particularly for businesses specialising in building construction and refurbishment projects. The contract emphasises both cost and quality, with criteria weighted at 70% and 30% respectively, appealing to businesses that offer competitive pricing and high standards of workmanship. Opportunities are available for SMEs and VCSEs, as delineated in the suitability criteria. Companies operating within or able to provide services to the Tunbridge Wells area, particularly large construction firms like AMMCASS, can benefit from participating in similar procurement processes where local government seeks efficient, quality-driven project execution. The competitive bidding environment, with 10 total bids and 2 reaching the final stage, indicates a robust market interest, suggesting potential for future projects in the region.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023112-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£638,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£638,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£638,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

AMMCASS CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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