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title: "Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre - Structural Engineer Advisor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0564f9"
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published: "2025-07-23"
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# Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre - Structural Engineer Advisor

Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0564f9

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is seeking a Structural Engineer Advisor for the Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Operating in the engineering and construction consultancy sector, this initiative is part of a feasibility study following the council's acquisition of the shopping centre's long leasehold in October 2023. The process employs an open procurement method, allowing potential tenderers to register their interest and access necessary documents via the Kent Business Portal. Interested parties should note the deadline for tender submissions is 27 August 2025, with enquiries closing on 20 August 2025. The contract for this essential advisory role is intended to start on 1 October 2025 and run until the end of 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in structural engineering and construction consultancy services, particularly those eager to expand within public-sector projects. SMEs and larger firms with expertise in engineering design and planning can seize a chance to contribute to a pivotal project that impacts local infrastructure and economic development. The involvement as a Structural Engineer Advisor in a high-profile project underlines the potential for gaining substantial professional exposure and experience in sub-central government engagements. Businesses with proven technical and economic capabilities are especially well-suited for successful participation in this procurement.

## Notice

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) acquired the long leasehold interest of the Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre (RVP) in Royal Tunbridge Wells in October 2023. TWBC has appointed RivingtonHark as Development Manager to coordinate a feasibility study of the centre which will be reported to council members in July 2025. In order to achieve the desired programme identified below, which is to report planning consent and RIBA Stage 3 design and cost plan on the subject sites by October 2026, TWBC is procuring a design and planning team who, will be available for appointment immediately subject full council approval in July. This appointment relates to the Structural Engineer Advisor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042544-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | RIVINGTONHARK LIMITED |
| Locality | ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN1 1RS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLJ46 West Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 17:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042544-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042544-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  Tenderers must register their interest through the Kent Business Portal, (Registration is free). Once registered tenderers must express interest in the opportunity. Tenderers will then be able to view and download the documents.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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