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26 Jun 2026 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has issued an "Invitation to Tender Term Contract 2027" for building maintenance services, targeting the sub-central government industry category. The procurement focuses on services like emergency call-outs, responsive repairs, and minor maintenance work across various Council buildings in Tunbridge Wells. This tender is divided into six lots: Fabric, Electrical, Mechanical, Lifts, Fire & Security, and Asbestos, with each tenderer allowed to apply for a maximum of two lots. The procurement is at the tender stage, using an open, competitive flexible procedure. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 22nd July 2026, the tender submission deadline set for 31st July 2026, and contract awards expected by 8th October 2026. The contract periods begin on 31st December 2026, running until 2030 or 2031, with options for annual extensions.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. As it includes multiple lots focusing on different maintenance disciplines, companies with expertise in electrical, mechanical, lift systems, fire and security, or asbestos management can find opportunities for growth and diversification. The focus on quality and interview criteria, alongside cost considerations, indicates that companies offering high-quality services with competitive pricing will have a strong chance in this procurement process. Successful tenderers could secure long-term engagement opportunities with potential renewals, thus enhancing business stability and expanding their service portfolio within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Building-inspection-services./Q7472P9EE9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/Q7472P9EE9

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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060497-2026
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
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2026 - 30 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUNBRIDGE WELLS 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
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
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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