Tender

TWBC - Benhall Mill Road Parks Depot

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

24 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has initiated an open procurement process for the refurbishment of the existing crematorium depot building and the construction of a new garage at the Benhall Mill Road Parks Depot. Classified under the Building Construction Work industry category, this project is located in Tunbridge Wells, UK. The procurement method is open competition and the procurement stage is currently at the tender stage. Key dates for this process include the tender release on 24 December 2025, deadline for clarifications by 12:00 pm on 16 January 2026, deadline for submission by 12:00 pm on 30 January 2026, and evaluation the week commencing 2 February 2026. The aim is to appoint a contractor by the week commencing 9 February 2026, with a project value estimated at £638,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those focusing on building refurbishment and new construction projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. The contract, valued at £638,000, is based on an award criteria of 70% cost and 30% quality, providing a platform for contractors to demonstrate both competitive pricing and high-quality workmanship. This tender process represents an opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector infrastructure projects.

How relevant is this notice?

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. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 24/12/25 Deadline for clarifications: 12:00pm 16/01/26 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 30/01/26 Evaluation: w/c 02/02/26 Appointment of contractor: w/c 09/02/26 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Building-construction-work./2SD5H9XGXX To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/2SD5H9XGXX

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086123-2025
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

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20255 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05fd40-2025-12-24T12:05:12Z",
    "date": "2025-12-24T12:05:12Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05fd40",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PLDX-6964-RZQX",
            "name": "Tunbridge Wells Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PLDX-6964-RZQX"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Town Hall, Mount Pleasant Road",
                "locality": "Tunbridge Wells",
                "postalCode": "TN1 1RS",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ46"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@tunbridgewells.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "01892554425"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PLDX-6964-RZQX",
        "name": "Tunbridge Wells Borough Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05fd40",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "TWBC - Benhall Mill Road Parks Depot",
        "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. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 24/12/25 Deadline for clarifications: 12:00pm 16/01/26 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 30/01/26 Evaluation: w/c 02/02/26 Appointment of contractor: w/c 09/02/26 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Building-construction-work./2SD5H9XGXX To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/2SD5H9XGXX",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45210000",
                        "description": "Building construction work"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKJ46",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 638000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-01-30T12:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-01-23T12:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 638000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Criterion 1",
                            "description": "Cost",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 70,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Criterion 2",
                            "description": "Quality",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 30,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-03-02T00:00:00+00:00",
                    "endDate": "2026-12-31T23:59:59+00:00"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "086123-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086123-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-12-24T12:05:12Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}