Tender

TMBC - Poult Wood Golf Club - Air Source Heat Pumps

TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 19:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council invites bids for the contract titled "TMBC - Poult Wood Golf Club – Air Source Heat Pumps," offering an opportunity within the heating equipment industry category. Located in West Malling, Kent, United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, following an open competition method. The tender aims to replace the existing heating and hot water system at Poult Wood Golf Club, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint. Interested businesses should note key dates, such as the deadline for enquiries on 6th March 2026 and the submission deadline on 13th March 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1st May 2026 to 30th September 2026.

This tender presents significant potential for business growth, especially for companies specialising in heating equipment installations and environmentally friendly energy solutions. The project is well-suited for SMEs with expertise in installing air source heat pumps and central heating systems. With a quality-weighted award criterion set at 60%, this process emphasises the importance of quality installations, complemented by a strong price component of 40%. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business portfolios and establish connections with local government bodies, creating enduring business relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TMBC - Poult Wood Golf Club - Air Source Heat Pumps

Notice Description

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (TMBC) ('The Council') is looking to replace the current heating and hot water system with air source heat pumps, thereby removing oil burning and reducing the carbon footprint of the facility. The Council owns Poult Wood Golf Club in Tonbridge, which was originally constructed in the mid-1970s. It is a golf club comprising of golf course, squash courts, changing rooms, meeting room, shop, a self-contained 3-bedroom flat, a clubhouse with kitchen and dining facilities, and associated plant areas. The location plan can be found at Appendix 1. The site is now managed and operated by the Tonbridge & Malling Leisure Trust and the Council are responsible for the majority of the building's maintenance. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Heating-equipment./D2TPC4993Z To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/D2TPC4993Z

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065469
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013652-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

39715200 - Heating equipment

39715210 - Central-heating equipment

42511110 - Heat pumps

45331100 - Central-heating installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 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
01892 554070

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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