Scope
Reference
C-01-26
Description
Bradbourne Lakes is a tranquil local park of historical and local significance located in a residential built-up area 2km northwest of Sevenoaks town centre. Measuring 3.5 hectares and comprising a series of five ornamental lakes with waterfalls, cascades and a circular walking
route set in areas of amenity grass, dense overgrown vegetation and clumps of trees, and some striking specimen veteran trees.
Sevenoaks District Council (SDC) wishes to improve the facilities available to the communities surrounding Bradbourne Lakes. Development Phase Funding for this purpose was approved mid-2024, with most of the funding coming from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Delivery Phase application is submitted in November 2025 for approval in March 2026.
The current proposals include the restoration and enhancement of the designed landscape to celebrate its heritage and better accommodate the needs of contemporary park users with modern facilities in the setting of the restored site.
A full copy of the Invitation to Tender and other procurement documents may be accessed through the Sharepoint link provided. Further details on the works required are available in the Main Contractor Brief in the procurement documents.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,300,000 excluding VAT
- £1,560,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 November 2027
- 1 year, 8 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45112711 - Landscaping work for parks
Contract locations
- UKJ46 - West Kent
Participation
Conditions of participation
As set out in procurement documents.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cost Criterion as per procurement documents |
Cost | 40.00% |
| Previous relevant experience and case studies | Quality Criteria as per procurement documents |
Quality | 15.00% |
| Approach and Method | Quality Criteria as per procurement documents |
Quality | 15.00% |
| Understanding of and ability to meet the client's brief | Quality Criteria as per procurement documents |
Quality | 12.00% |
| Staff Employed | Quality Criteria as per procurement documents |
Quality | 9.00% |
| Innovation and flair and quality assurance | Quality Criteria as per procurement documents |
Quality | 6.00% |
| Deployment of resources (Team resource allocation and envisaged timeline to be provided) | Quality Criteria as per procurement documents |
Quality | 3.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://sevenoaksgovuk-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/david_lagzdins_sevenoaks_gov_uk/IgCVVtJSh3NyR4sbcf8Cpan6AVJ4nf_4dnCNUzfXuvSWzlQ?e=QWjpuH
Link to Procurement Documents
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=627823
Invitation to Tender
Contracting authority
Sevenoaks District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQHZ-2571-QXGD
Council Offices
Sevenoaks, Kent
TN13 1HG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lina Madsen
Telephone: 01732 227166
Email: lina.madsen@sevenoaks.gov.uk
Website: http://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government