--- title: "TWBC Invitation to Tender Term Contract 2027" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be8e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06be8e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06be8e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06be8e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-26" --- # TWBC Invitation to Tender Term Contract 2027 Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be8e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06be8e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06be8e.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060497-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Dec 2026 - 30 Dec 2031 | | 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 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### 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 ## Release History - 26 Jun 2026 at 15:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060497-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060497-2026 26th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/Q7472P9EE9 - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Building-inspection-services./Q7472P9EE9 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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