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TWBC Property Term Contract 2027 - Lots 3A, 3B, 3C & 4 (Mechanical, HVAC, Water Hygiene & Lift Maintenance)

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

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

The estimated value is £2,760,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 10 years with extensions, starting 1 January 2027.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 19 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, Monday 12 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Monday 19 October 2026

How bids are scored

Heating and General Mechanical

Cost 30% · Quality 70%

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

HVAC Controls & Renewables

Cost 30% · Quality 70%

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

Water Hygiene & Specialist Water Systems

Cost 30% · 70 70%

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

Lift Maintenance

Cost 30% · Quality 70%

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

Competition

Typical: a median of 4.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 22 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to procure for Planned Maintenance (PPM), Statutory Compliance, Emergency Call Out, Responsive Repairs and Minor Building Maintenance Works to Council buildings throughout the Borough. The tender consists of 4 specialist Lots. The lots are as Follows: Lot 3A (Heating and Mechanical), Lot 3B (HVAC Controls and Renewables), Lot 3C (Water Hygiene and Specialist Water systems), Lot 4 (Lift Maintenance). There is no restriction on how many of these lots that can be bid for, and also irrespective of any other lots already held.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

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, Monday 12 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 19 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Heating and General Mechanical
1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031
What this lot covers

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), statutory compliance, reactive maintenance, emergency response, repairs and minor works relating to heating and general mechanical building services. This includes boilers, heating systems, pumps, pressurisation equipment, pipework, hot water generation plant, mechanical distribution systems and associated equipment across the Council's property portfolio.

Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation£960,000
HVAC Controls & Renewables
1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031
What this lot covers

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), statutory compliance, reactive maintenance, repairs and minor works relating to HVAC systems, air conditioning, ventilation systems, ductwork, building management systems (BMS), controls, renewable energy systems and associated specialist equipment across the Council's property portfolio.

Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Energy and utilities£960,000
Water Hygiene & Specialist Water Systems
1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031
What this lot covers

Delivery of water hygiene management, Legionella control services, water risk assessments, monitoring, testing, sampling, disinfection, treatment systems maintenance and associated specialist water system services across the Council's property portfolio.

Environmental services, Pest control and hygiene, Architecture and engineering£480,000
Lift Maintenance
1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031
What this lot covers

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, emergency call-out, breakdown attendance, passenger release services, repairs and minor refurbishment works relating to lifts, platform lifts, stairlifts, goods lifts and associated lifting equipment across the Council's property portfolio.

Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Lifts and escalators£360,000

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 090607-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 091098-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 090607-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 September 2026, last updated 25 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.