Buyer Name: Sevenoaks District Council
Buyer Address: Council Offices, Sevenoaks, Kent, UKJ46, TN13 1HG, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Lina Madsen
Contact Email: lina.madsen@sevenoaks.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: 01732 227166
Buyer Name: Sevenoaks District Council
Buyer Address: Council Offices, Sevenoaks, Kent, UKJ46, TN13 1HG, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Lina Madsen
Contact Email: lina.madsen@sevenoaks.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: 01732 227166
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.
External Link: https://sevenoaksgovuk-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/david_lagzdins_sevenoaks_gov_uk/IgCVVtJSh3NyR4sbcf8Cpan6AVJ4nf_4dnCNUzfXuvSWzlQ?e=QWjpuH
Link Description: Link to Procurement Documents
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001809-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,300,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,560,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-11-30T23:59:59+00:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Previous relevant experience and case studies (15%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Understanding of and ability to meet the client’s brief (12%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Approach and Method (15%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Staff Employed (9%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Deployment of resources (Team resource allocation and envisaged timeline to be provided) (3%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Innovation and flair and quality assurance (6%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (40%)
Document Description: Link to Procurement Documents
Document Description: Invitation to Tender
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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