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title: "Design of a repair solution for Sherwood Lake and to act as Principal Designer and Contract Administrator for the construction project"
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# Design of a repair solution for Sherwood Lake and to act as Principal Designer and Contract Administrator for the construction project

Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e20214ad-8479-4805-b551-1ca0ce1077e5

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## Summary

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the design and implementation of a repair solution for the Sherwood Lake dam wall. The council sought a Civil and Structural Engineer to both create the design and act as Principal Designer and Contract Administrator for the construction project. The procurement, classified under CPV codes 45000000 (Construction work) and 71000000 (Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services), followed an open procedure. The key dates included the release of the tender on 26th July 2024, the expression of interest deadline on 16th August 2024, and the submission deadline on 23rd August 2024. The evaluation occurred in the week commencing 26th August 2024, with the contractor appointment finalized in the week commencing 9th September 2024. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 22,419.08, was granted to Frankham Consultancy Group Limited, with the project commencing on 9th September 2024 and concluding on 25th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the construction and engineering sectors, specifically for businesses specialising in civil and structural engineering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for participating in contracts of this nature, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The project involves not only the design but also the administrative oversight of a construction project, offering a comprehensive scope of work that can enhance the contractor's portfolio. Engaging in such procurement activities allows businesses to establish or strengthen their relationship with local government authorities and showcase their expertise in managing complex engineering projects.

## Notice

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) are looking to procure the services of a Civil and Structural Engineer to design a repair solution for Sherwood Lake dam wall. Whilst the lake wall acts as a dam the lake does not fall under the Reservoirs Act 1975 as it only holds 10,000 cubic meters of water and not the minimum 25,000 cubic meters for the act to apply. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement: Tender release: Friday 26th July 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: Friday 16th August 2024 at 1pm Deadline for submission of completed tenders: Friday 23rd August 2024 at 1pm Evaluation: w/c Monday 26th August 2024 Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 9th September 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2cd529-af7f-4f41-b17f-febf92494e89 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 25 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,419 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN1 1RS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tunbridge Wells |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRANKHAM CONSULTANCY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 17:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2cd529-af7f-4f41-b17f-febf92494e89
- 26 Jul 2024 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d8e9fff-e36b-4826-9b37-e57f3bca20c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2cd529-af7f-4f41-b17f-febf92494e89
  4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d8e9fff-e36b-4826-9b37-e57f3bca20c1
  26th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk

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