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WSCC Fire Stations Drainage Works

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 07:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WSCC Fire Stations Drainage Works" project, led by West Sussex County Council, falls within the building services industry category. It involves the refurbishment and upgrade of surface water drainage channels at fire stations located in Chichester, Worthing, and Burgess Hill in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage concluded with the contract award to EMPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD, published on 8th September 2025, with a total contract value of GBP 171,680.91. The procurement process has reached the award stage, following the contract period from 21st July 2025 to 12th September 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in building services and infrastructure upgrades. Companies with experience in drainage systems, particularly those equipped to operate within existing framework agreements, would be well-suited to compete. Although the contract was not designated for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the necessary expertise could potentially benefit from similar future opportunities. This project underscores the potential for businesses to contribute to essential public services upgrades, thereby fostering growth and enhancing their portfolio within public sector works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC Fire Stations Drainage Works

Notice Description

Refurbishment and upgrade of deteriorating surface water drainage channels at Chichester, Worthing and Burgess Hill fire stations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c03419d-624f-4ee2-aace-5918222ea18e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/079c9f61-bde9-42a7-8806-026029ab77ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 1-6 months
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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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