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TWBC - Hawkenbury Recreation Ground

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance and construction work (South East).

The estimated value is £300,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 21 March 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 13 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Friday 30 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 13 November 2026

How bids are scored

Cost 55% · Quality 35% · Social value 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 25 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking to conduct improvement works to the grounds and sports pitches on the Hawkenbury Recreation Ground. There is one cricket square and outfield and two football pitches, one adult and one youth size. An additional pitch is to be located adjacent to the existing Bowling Green and subject to space will be either an adult or youth pitch. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Grounds-maintenance-equipment./737U9D6359 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/737U9D6359

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 30 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 13 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 096267-2026

About the buyer

Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

24

Awards

16
All tenders and awards from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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From notice 096267-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 12 October 2026.