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TWBC Invitation to Tender Term Contract 2027

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 05:42.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV31625200 — Fire-alarm systems
  • CPV50000000 — Repair and maintenance services
  • CPV50610000 — Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
  • CPV50712000 — Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
  • CPV50750000 — Lift-maintenance services
  • CPV71315400 — Building-inspection services
  • CPV71631000 — Technical inspection services

Lots

  • Building MaintenanceValue not stated
  • ElectricalValue not stated
  • MechanicalValue not stated · Including VAT
  • LiftsValue not stated
  • Fire & SecurityValue not stated · Including VAT
  • AsbestosValue not stated · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06be8e
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
Stage 1 – Invitation to Submit Final Tenders Stage 2 – Interview Stage Stage 3 – Optional Value Engineering

Covered By

GPA
CPTPP

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
31 Jul 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
22 Jul 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
8 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
2
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
2

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Building Maintenance
Description
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
75
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Interview

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2036, 23:59

Renewal

Description
5 Optional Annual Extensions (1+1+1+1+1)
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Electrical
Description
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
75
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Interview

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2036, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Five Optional Annual Extensions (1+1+1+1+1)
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Mechanical
Description
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
75
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Interview

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2036, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Five Optional Annual Extensions
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lifts
Description
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
75
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Interview

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2036, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Five Optional Annual Extensions (1+1+1+1+1)
Entry 5
Id
Lot 5
Title
Fire & Security
Description
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
75
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Interview

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2036, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Five option annual extensions (1+1+1+1+1)
Entry 6
Id
Lot 6
Title
Asbestos
Description
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)
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
0
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
cost
Name
Cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
75
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Interview

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
30 Jan 2030, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2036, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Five optional annual extensions (1+1+1+1+1)

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50000000
Description
Repair and maintenance services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50712000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50712000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50750000
Description
Lift-maintenance services
Item 5
Id
Lot 5
Related Lot
Lot 5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
31625200
Description
Fire-alarm systems
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
50610000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
Item 6
Id
Lot 6
Related Lot
Lot 6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71315400
Description
Building-inspection services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71631000
Description
Technical inspection services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
063822-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
7 Jul 2026, 16:26
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Id
GB-PPON-PLDX-6964-RZQX

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PLDX-6964-RZQX

Address

Street Address
Town Hall, Mount Pleasant Road
Locality
Tunbridge Wells
Postal Code
TN1 1RS
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ46

Contact

Name
James Hudson-Austin
Telephone
01892554427

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Tunbridge Wells · UKJ46 · TN1 1RS · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 060497-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 063822-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·