Planning

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council - Maintenance Building bridge removal - Supplier Engagement

TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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28 Apr 2026 at 16:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is in the planning stage for a procurement project titled "Maintenance Building bridge removal - Supplier Engagement" in the West Malling area of the United Kingdom (region UKJ46). This initiative invites interested parties to participate in a supplier engagement exercise for the removal and disposal of a pedestrian bridge near the Swimming Pool in Tonbridge. The Council seeks early technical and commercial insights from potential suppliers to determine the best procurement strategy and contract structure. The deadline for expressing interest and attending the site visit is scheduled for 22 May 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1 September 2026 and concluded by 31 December 2026.

This procurement presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in construction work, specifically in bridge construction and removal. Companies that can provide expertise in pedestrian footbridge disposal, as well as technical and commercial consultation, will be well-suited to compete in this tender. As the process is still in the planning stage, engaging in the supplier exercise could offer businesses the chance to influence the direction of the project's execution and familiarise themselves with the procurement expectations of a public authority under sub-central government classification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council - Maintenance Building bridge removal - Supplier Engagement

Notice Description

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council (TMBC) is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement exercise for the removal and disposal of an existing pedestrian bridge located in Tonbridge, near to the Swimming Pool. At this stage, the Council has not determined the preferred route for delivering the project, including procurement strategy or contract structure. TMBC is therefore engaging with the market to explore potential options, gather early technical and commercial insights, and gauge current market interest. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/J995638AVE

Planning Information

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council (TMBC) is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement exercise for the removal and disposal of an existing pedestrian bridge located in Tonbridge, near to the Swimming Pool. At this stage, the Council has not determined the preferred route for delivering the project, including procurement strategy or contract structure. TMBC is therefore engaging with the market to explore potential options, gather early technical and commercial insights, and gauge current market interest. TMBC invites interested suppliers to attend a site visit to view the bridge proposed for removal and disposal and the surrounding area. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/J995638AVE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039449-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44212100 - Bridge

45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways

45221113 - Footbridge construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ46 West Kent
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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