Planning

Tonbridge Farm Skatepark Replacement Supplier Engagement

TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for replacing the existing skatepark at Tonbridge Farm (Longmead). As part of their Annual Service Delivery Plan, the council is engaging with potential suppliers to explore options and assess market interest. Site visits are scheduled to occur in one-hour blocks between 10 am and 3 pm on 9th July 2026 and 14th July 2026. Interested suppliers can request a time slot via the Kent Business Portal. This opportunity falls under the 'works' industry sector, covering categories such as playground equipment and construction work for sports facilities, and focuses on a site in West Malling, located in the UKJ46 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender process presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the design, construction, and servicing of recreational areas and playgrounds. Companies specialising in park and playground equipment, and those adept in landscaping and sports facility construction, may find the Tonbridge Farm skatepark replacement particularly rewarding. Given that the council is seeking market engagement, businesses that can offer innovative solutions or cost-effective strategies would be well-suited to participate and potentially influence the project's delivery approach. Successful engagement could unlock further projects with the local council, bolstering a company's public sector portfolio and facilitating business growth.

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Notice Title

Tonbridge Farm Skatepark Replacement Supplier Engagement

Notice Description

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding the replacement of the existing skatepark at Tonbridge Farm (Longmead). At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this project and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest. As part of the Councils Annual Service Delivery Plan, Leisure Services are currently working on a project to replace the existing skate park at Tonbridge Farm (Longmead) Sportsground, which is owned and managed by TMBC. The current facility is approximately 25 years old and is reaching the end of its serviceable lifespan. Ongoing repairs are becoming increasingly difficult and no longer considered economically viable. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Playground-equipment./4GQK6A3Z8R To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/4GQK6A3Z8R

Planning Information

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process regarding the replacement of the existing skatepark at Tonbridge Farm (Longmead). At this stage the Council is undecided about how best to deliver this project and is engaging with the market to explore options and gauge the current market interest. Site Visit TMBC invites interested suppliers to attend a site visit to view the location and surrounding area. Site visits to meet with our project team will be 1-hour blocks between 10am-3pm on Thursday 9th July 2026 and Tuesday 14th July 2026. Please request your preferred time via the messaging facility on the Kent Business Portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b41d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055717-2026
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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities 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
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TONBRIDGE AND MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

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