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Tender

26 Jun 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is initiating a public procurement tender for a resurfacing project at Leybourne Lakes Country Park, located in Larkfield, ME20 6AA, within the UKJ46 region. The procurement process is at the tender stage, released on 26th June 2026, with a submission deadline of 12:00pm on 24th July 2026, and the evaluation commencing the week of 27th July 2026. This procurement, operating under an open competition method below the threshold, seeks a supplier to perform works classified under landscaping and surface work for parks. Key attributes of the procurement include a project budget with a gross amount of £240,000 and specific deadlines for clarifications and tender submission, reflecting careful project timelines.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and landscaping sectors to secure a contract with a public authority. The emphasis on a balanced assessment of cost (60%) and quality (40%) suggests that companies with competitive pricing and proven quality performance will stand out. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, highlighting the council’s commitment to fostering local business growth. Suitable businesses with experience in park landscaping and footpath resurfacing are ideally positioned to deliver the specified requirements, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector and similar projects.

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Notice Title

TMBC - Path Resurfacing Leybourne Lakes Country Park ME20 6AA

Notice Description

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is looking to appoint a supplier to resurface dressed Type 1 footpaths with granite fines and top tarmac paths with road planings in Leybourne Lakes Country Park, Larkfield ME20 6AA, a public open space managed for informal recreation and nature conservation. Indicative Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 26th June 2026 Deadline for clarifications: 12:00pm 17th July 2026 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 24th July 2026 Evaluation: w/c 27th July 2026 Appointment of contractor: w/c 3rd August 2026 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Landscaping-work-for-parks./6VWFFDS86A To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/6VWFFDS86A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060264-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

45233251 - Resurfacing works

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

45236250 - Flatwork for parks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 9 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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