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TWBC - Payment Kiosk

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking for suppliers for office supplies and IT and software work (South East).

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 39 months, up to 75 months with extensions, starting 2 November 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Friday 2 October 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 25 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 2 October 2026

How bids are scored

Criterion 1 40% · Criterion 2 60%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 17 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to procure a cash and card payment kiosk. The solution will be sited in our Amelia Scott building which is a shared customer service and cultural space. Indicative Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Thursday 20th August 2026 Deadline for clarifications: 12:00pm Friday 25th September 2026 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 2nd October 2026 Evaluation: w/c Monday 5th October 2026 Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 19th October 2026 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Automatic-cash-dispensers./2D9RE6DY78 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/2D9RE6DY78

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 4 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is the size of the work right for you?The notice does not state a value; the tender documents may.
Can you deliver in South East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 25 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 2 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

20 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 079402-2026

About the buyer

Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

From notice 079402-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.