Award

Pumping Station Maintenance

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2025 at 10:38

Award Notice
Tender

26 Feb 2024 at 17:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has completed the procurement process for a contract to provide maintenance for the pumping stations in Maidstone. The contract, classified under "Repair and maintenance services" (CPV code 50000000), was awarded to Xylem Water Solutions UK Ltd. The procurement followed an open procedure, allowing for broad competition. Key stages in the procurement timeline included the tender release on 27 February 2024, the deadline for submission of tenders on 26 March 2024, and the appointment of the contractor in May 2024. The contract period is set from 27 May 2024 to 26 February 2029, ensuring long-term service provision. The project is valued at £52,500 and is located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a meaningful opportunity for businesses with expertise in maintenance services, particularly those with a proven track record in similar projects. Local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The open procurement method provided a level playing field, allowing a variety of qualified contractors to compete. Winning such contracts can significantly contribute to the business growth of firms by providing steady work and demonstrating their capabilities in publicly funded projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pumping Station Maintenance

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is conducting a tender exercise to award a contract for the provision of maintenance for the pumping stations in Maidstone. The Council is looking to work with suitably qualified contractors with extensive experience in similar maintenance work and prospective contractors will have to demonstrate a proven track record in managing and delivering outcomes from this process. Key Dates & Timeline Tender release: 27/02/2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm: 19/03/2024 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm: 26/03/2024 Evaluation: w/c: 25/03/2024 Appointment of contractor: w/c: TBC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f166665-0802-498c-acd2-da2d9f39876b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e46a900-4d57-4fa3-b63b-113f5137458d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 May 2024 - 26 Feb 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Hudson-Austin
Contact Email
james.hudson-austin@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1892554427

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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