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TWBC Invitation to Tender Term Contract 2027

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has initiated a tender process for building maintenance services under the "TWBC Invitation to Tender Term Contract 2027". This procurement falls under the services category and targets repair and maintenance across various specialisations including Fabric, Electrical, Mechanical, Lifts, Fire & Security, and Asbestos. Located in Tunbridge Wells, UK, businesses can apply for a maximum of two lots through a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates to note include the tender closure on 31st July 2026 and the award period ending on 8th October 2026. The contract commencement is scheduled for 1st January 2027, running through to 31st December 2031, with possible extensions up to 2036.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in repair and maintenance services, given the diverse range of work required across multiple trades. Companies with expertise in emergency call-outs, responsive repairs, and minor maintenance of both corporate and domestic buildings are particularly well-suited to apply, especially those familiar with the National Schedule of Rates. By securing one of these contracts, businesses can not only ensure steady work for the duration but also enhance their portfolio by working on a notable public sector project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TWBC Invitation to Tender Term Contract 2027

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to Procure for building maintenance services including emergency call outs, responsive repairs and minor building maintenance works to Council buildings throughout the Borough. The tender consists of 6 specialism Lots, of which each tenderer can apply for a Maximum of Two. The lots are as follows: Lot 1 (Fabric), Lot 2 (Electrical), Lot 3 (Mechanical), Lot 4 (Lifts), Lot 5 (Fire & Security), Lot 6 Asbestos.

Lot Information

Building Maintenance

The Building Maintenance service is for emergency call out, responsive repairs and minor building maintenance works to corporate and domestic buildings, land and other TWBC assets etc. throughout the Borough. The range of work covers all trades listed in the National Schedule of Rates - Building Works on a wide range of properties and external areas varying from rural public conveniences and domestic housing to listed historic buildings.

Renewal: 5 Optional Annual Extensions (1+1+1+1+1)

Electrical

The Electrical Services Maintenance service is for Planned Preventative Maintenance, but also for Emergency call out, Responsive repairs, Minor Electrical maintenance works to corporate and domestic buildings throughout the Borough. The range of emergency, responsive or minor Electrical maintenance work covers all trades listed in the National Schedule of Rates - Electrical Services, on a wide range of properties varying from domestic housing to listed historic buildings such as a Museum and the Town Hall. The work comprises Lot 2 Planned Preventative Maintenance, Emergency Call Out, Responsive Repairs and Minor Mechanical Services Maintenance Works as described in the Specifications. Additional elements may be added during the contract.

Renewal: Five Optional Annual Extensions (1+1+1+1+1)

Mechanical

Mechanical Services Maintenance is for Planned Preventative Maintenance, but also for Emergency call out, Responsive repairs, Minor Mechanical Maintenance works to Corporate and Domestic buildings throughout the Borough. The range of emergency, responsive or minor mechanical maintenance work covers all trades listed in the National Schedule of Rates - Mechanical Services, on a wide range of properties varying from domestic housing to listed historic buildings such as a Museum and the Town Hall.

Renewal: Five Optional Annual Extensions

Lifts

The Passenger & Goods Lift Maintenance service is for Planned Preventative Maintenance, but also for Emergency call out & Responsive repairs, to corporate buildings throughout the Borough. The works comprise Lot 4 - Passenger & Goods Lift Planned Preventative Maintenance; Emergency Call Out & Responsive Repairs as described in the Specifications. Additional elements may be added during the contract.

Renewal: Five Optional Annual Extensions (1+1+1+1+1)

Fire & Security

The range of emergency, responsive or minor alarms maintenance work covers all trades listed in the National Schedule of Rates - Electrical Services, on a wide range of properties varying from domestic housing to listed historic buildings such as a Museum and the Town Hall. The works comprise Lot 5 - Fire & Security Planned Preventative Maintenance; Emergency Call Out & Responsive Repairs as described in the Specifications. Additional elements may be added during the contract.

Renewal: Five option annual extensions (1+1+1+1+1)

Asbestos

The contractor will be available for a variety of call out types, from emergency (2-hour attendance) to Priority 5 (28 days), and when necessary, will be able to provide a service for air testing and removals as well as attending sites to survey, test materials and write R&D surveys. *The asbestos Lot is to provide inspection and testing of council buildings *identify all asbestos containing materials. *Provide a management service including a report of condition annually for the sites going forward. *The surveys are to be made available to TWBC by the contractor using the Councils cloud based asset management software. *Provide call out service in relation to any asbestos related incidents (within 2hrs)

Renewal: Five optional annual extensions (1+1+1+1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063822-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

71315400 - Building-inspection services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2030 - 31 Dec 2031 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Postcode Area
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

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