Tender

TMBC Larkfield Leisure Fire Alarm System

TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 19:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is seeking to procure the services of an experienced fire alarm contractor for the design and installation of a replacement fire alarm system at the Larkfield Leisure Centre, located in West Malling, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the category of 'works' and specifically targets fire detection and alarm systems. The tender is currently in the active stage with the procurement method being open competition, allowing for electronic submissions. Interested parties should submit their tenders by the deadline of 16th February 2026, with enquiries allowed until 9th February 2026. The contract is valued at £84,000 and is set to commence on 6th March 2026 and conclude on 4th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire detection and alarm system installation, as well as those providing repair and maintenance services for firefighting equipment. Firms that can deliver quality alongside competitive cost strategies stand to benefit, given the award criteria of 60% quality and 40% cost. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, which could lead to growth and potential developments within this sector. Furthermore, the successful contractor will have the opportunity to establish a working relationship with a local government authority, which could pave the way for future projects and business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TMBC Larkfield Leisure Fire Alarm System

Notice Description

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is looking for an experienced fire alarm contractor to provide a final stage design for the replacement fire alarm system at Larkfield Leisure Centre and to install the new fire alarm system, in line with this specification. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Fire-detection-systems./Z96A63P3S5 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/Z96A63P3S5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060420
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002451-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 4 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
TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jack Cuthbertson
Contact Email
jack.cuthbertson@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01892554425

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4LZ
Post Town
Rochester
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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