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08 Jul 2026 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is actively engaging in a procurement process titled "Poult Wood Golf Club Air Source Heat Pumps." This process is categorised under "Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy," and aims to replace the current heating and hot water systems with air source heat pumps to minimise carbon emissions. The project is located in Kings Hill, United Kingdom, and the procurement is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties should note key dates: the enquiry period concludes on 29th July 2026, and the tender submission deadline is set for 5th August 2026. The main procurement method utilised is an open, below-threshold competition, allowing for electronic submissions. The anticipated contract period spans from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation domain, especially those equipped to implement sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. Companies specialising in heat pumps and central-heating equipment will find this tender particularly relevant. With an award criterion prioritising quality over cost, with a weightage of 60%, businesses that emphasise high standards in their service delivery are well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the project allows for the participation of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thus offering a pathway for diverse businesses to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Poult Wood Golf Club Air Source Heat Pumps

Notice Description

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (TMBC) ('The Council') is looking to replace the current heating and hot water system with air source heat pumps, thereby removing oil burning and reducing the carbon footprint of the facility. The Council owns Poult Wood Golf Club in Tonbridge, which was originally constructed in the mid-1970s. It is a golf club comprising of golf course, squash courts, changing rooms, meeting room, shop, a self-contained 3-bedroom flat, a clubhouse with kitchen and dining facilities, and associated plant areas. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Kings-Hill:-Electricity%2C-heating%2C-solar-and-nuclear-energy./Y33975577B To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/Y33975577B

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064412-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

39715200 - Heating equipment

39715210 - Central-heating equipment

42511110 - Heat pumps

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
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
KINGS HILL
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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