Award

Drainage Investigation and Maintenance Framework

CITY OF SUNDERLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2025 at 08:18

Award Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 17:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for a "Drainage Investigation and Maintenance Framework", intending to appoint three contractors on a framework. The tender, classified under the CPV code for Drainage Works (45232452), was aimed at works located in Sunderland, North East England. The process utilised an open procurement method below the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 21 March 2025. The framework was valued at £4,000,000, with the contract period spanning from 7 April 2025 to 6 April 2029. However, due to a lack of compliant bids, the award was granted to a single supplier, ARM Pipetek Ltd, with a total award value of £3,600,000, starting on 9 June 2025 and concluding on 8 June 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria were specifically receptive to such business sizes. The drainage framework's focus on maintenance and investigation opens doors for businesses specialising in civil engineering, sewage, and drainage sectors. ARM Pipetek Ltd, an SME, successfully secured the contract, indicating that businesses with expertise in these areas and a keen understanding of local infrastructure needs in Sunderland have a strong chance of competing for similar contracts in the future. Proactive engagement in the registration processes on platforms like Open can further enhance access to such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drainage Investigation and Maintenance Framework

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council (SCC) is seeking to appoint 3 no. contractors on a framework to undertake drainage investigation and maintenance works located within the City of Sunderland. You will need to create an account on Open in order to access and bid for public sector opportunities issued by Sunderland City Council. Visit www.open-uk.org to register an account (Registration is free and easy. Simply head over to www.open-uk.org and complete the online registration form). Top tips to help you get started: Keep an eye out for the temporary password to confirm your account - this is only valid for 3 days so if you have not logged in during this period, you will need to contact open.support@nepo.org to request a new temporary password Adding your Companies House number will populate fields and make it easier to register Once registered, select Codes & Categories relevant to your area of business Add notifications@open-uk.org to your safe sender list to ensure you don't miss out on notifications of relevant opportunities The Open Hub is packed with resources and information to help you get the most out of Open. We have answered your questions in our FAQ section and developed a range of how-to guides so you can familiarise yourself with the system at your own pace. Visit www.open-hub.org to find out more

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1db7cf70-27df-4975-b41d-6b82f23d190b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14d4ca76-a40c-4fc2-9406-617019e97846
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232452 - Drainage works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 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
CITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
Andrew Raft
Contact Email
andrew.raft@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07909320787

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARM PIPETEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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