Notice Information
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.
Notice Details
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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- TONBRIDGE AND MALLING 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
- 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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055717-2026
12th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
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