---
title: "TMBC Bluebell Hill - Temporary Accommodation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c56"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-18"
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# TMBC Bluebell Hill - Temporary Accommodation

Buyer: TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c56

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council involved an open competition for the "TMBC Bluebell Hill - Temporary Accommodation" project. This project aimed at procuring a design and build contractor to construct family-sized modular housing on a former commuter carpark at Bluebell Hill, Maidstone, Kent. Classified under the construction industry, with a focus on works, this opportunity was part of the council's effort to optimise space for housing within budget constraints. The tender phase closed on 13th August 2025, with the award announced on 18th September 2025, officially marking the contract as active. The construction is scheduled to start on 1st October 2025 and complete by 31st March 2027. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - open competition".

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in modular housing solutions. With an emphasis on maximising housing unit delivery within restricted budgets, contractors with innovative cost-effective design solutions stand to benefit. Businesses like SMEs, which actively participated in this tender, show potential for success; in fact, ZED PODS LTD, an SME, secured the contract. Companies equipped to manage large-scale construction projects aligning with public regulations will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth opportunities and establishing reliable government partnerships.

## Notice

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is looking to procure a design and build contractor to deliver family sized modular housing on Bluebell Hill former commuter carpark. Aim is to maximise the number of units which aligns with the Council's requirement within the available budget. Bluebell Hill former commuter car park is a Council owned site being considered for delivering modular housing accommodation. The car park is currently closed and unused. The site address is: Blue Bell Hill, Maidstone, Kent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057886-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,853,227 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ46 West Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZED PODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 16:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057886-2025
- 9 Jul 2025 at 15:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038724-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057886-2025
  18th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038724-2025
  9th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register
  All documentation and further information for this project is available via the Kent Business Portal. Project Name - TMBC Bluebell Hill - Temporary Accommodation Project Reference - DN781871

## Notice URLs

- http://www.zedpods.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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