Scope
Description
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council (TMBC) ('The Council') is looking to appoint a main contractor to carry out works to the wet change area at Larkfield Leisure Centre. TMBC owns Larkfield Leisure Centre (LLC) in New Hythe Lane, Aylesford and the site is operated by Tonbridge & Malling Leisure Trust ('The Trust').
LLC has both wet and dry sections within the building complex. There are a range of sports and leisure facilities as well as parking directly outside the centre. The building consists of a set of swimming pools - a leisure pool, a teaching pool, a toddler pool and a competition pool. The facilities accommodate an exercise studio & classes, function rooms, martial arts, multi-purpose sports hall, teaching pool, wellness gym, birthday parties, and children's holiday activities.
The proposed refurbishment is in relation to the wet change area which is located on the ground floor. The wet change area consists of changing cubicles, lockers, shower area and toilet facilities.
Total value (estimated)
- £276,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 September 2025 to 19 December 2025
- 3 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
Contract locations
- UKJ46 - West Kent
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please visit https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
Project reference: DN784019
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Full details can be found in the ITT documentation.
This project will be evaluated on 40% weighting for cost and 60% weighting for quality.
Quality requirements - Mandatory, Pass/Fail
Supplier must comply with, and provide the requested evidence for, the following mandatory requirements as listed in the numbered tender requirements above:
Tender requirement 1
Tender requirement 2
Tender requirement 3
Tender requirement 4
Tender requirement 5
If a tenderer fails to pass this section, the Council reserves the right to exclude the submission from further assessment.
Quality requirements - Scored out of a possible 5 marks
Tender requirement 6, sub weighting 15%
Tender requirement 7, sub weighting 15%
Tender requirement 8, sub weighting 15%
Tender requirement 9, sub weighting 20%
Tender requirement 10, sub weighting 25%
Tender requirement 11, sub weighting 10%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=894d2e11-a068-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
Please visit https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
Project reference: DN784019
Contracting authority
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBNB-2692-VQCJ
Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4LZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government