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Invitation to Tender For Relining of Pond at Kent & Sussex Crematorium

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 14:45

Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the relining of the pond at Kent & Sussex Crematorium has been awarded to FGS Pilcher Ltd with a contract value of £34,934.90. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, managed the procurement, which was conducted through an open competition below the threshold. Located in Tunbridge Wells, the pond relining service falls under the "Construction work for water projects" industry category. The procurement process transitioned from the tender stage to contract award on 16th March 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 23rd March to 30th April 2026. Interested parties were able to enquire and submit tenders via the Delta eSourcing portal, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 2nd March and a tender submission deadline on 6th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in construction and water project sectors, offering a challenging yet rewarding project that can enhance their portfolio. Ideal candidates include SMEs and larger companies familiar with construction work for water projects. The emphasis on quality and cost criteria indicates Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's intent to foster competitive bids that balance efficiency and high standards. Companies able to leverage this contract can strengthen their market presence and reputation by aligning themselves with public authority projects. The successful bidder, FGS Pilcher Ltd, exemplifies how participation in such tenders can result in business growth within this specific sector.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender For Relining of Pond at Kent & Sussex Crematorium

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking to have the large Pond in the grounds relined and put back in to use. The site address is The Kent and Sussex Crematorium and Cemetery, Benhall Mill Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5JJ. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Construction-work-for-water-projects./KM2734K6Z8

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023583-2026
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

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,934 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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
Additional Buyers

TMT PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FGS PILCHER

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