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Award

27 Jul 2026 at 10:12

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Car Park and Driveway Surfaces at Kent and Sussex Crematorium and Cemetery" was initiated by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. The council aimed to hire a contractor to perform surface repairs at the crematorium and cemetery in Royal Tunbridge Wells, located in the UKJ46 region. The procurement cycle, completed with an award to Steadline Limited, involved a limited competition, falling below the threshold for larger procurements. Significant dates include the contract signing and active award on 25th March 2026, with the services set to take place between 28th March and 4th April 2026. This contract falls under the industry category of works, specifically dealing with resurfacing tasks, and was awarded through a procurement process that began its tender stage prior to the given award dates.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and resurfacing works. The limited competition aspect of the procurement method suggests that niche or specialised companies with targeted expertise might have a competitive edge. Businesses experienced in public sector contracts, especially those familiar with infrastructure resilience in cemetery and crematorium contexts, stand to benefit from engaging with such opportunities. With a gross contract value exceeding £39,000, successful involvement can bolster business portfolios and enhance relationships with local government authorities like the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Car Park and Driveway Surfaces at Kent and Sussex Crematorium and Cemetery

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking to procure a contractor to carry out surface repairs to the crematorium car park and driveways leading up to and around both the Crematorium and Cemetery chapels. The site address is at the Kent and Sussex Crematorium and Cemetery, Benhall Mill Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5JJ.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06740a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070675-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233251 - Resurfacing works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,024 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£34,470 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
ROYAL 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

STEADLINE

Further Information

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