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25 Jun 2026 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Nottinghamshire County Council involves the provision of water, wastewater, and ancillary services for Ashfield District Council. This tender, classified under the industry category of water distribution and related services, was executed through a direct award method under the CCS framework RM6306 Lot 3, and falls within the services category. The procurement process, currently at the award stage, has been completed with Water Plus Limited as the supplier. The tender concluded on 3 June 2026, and the contract period is scheduled from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029, with services to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The contract value stands at £550,000 GBP.

This contracting opportunity primarily catered to large-scale businesses specialised in water and wastewater services, given the direct award nature of the procurement. While smaller enterprises or VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) may not have been the focus for this opportunity, large established firms in the sector could find substantial growth potential through public sector collaborations. The long-term contract offers stability and a prominent client connection, facilitating both financial growth and enhanced expertise within the industry. Businesses expanding in the utilities sector may find similar future opportunities advantageous for growth and competitive positioning.

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Notice Title

Water, Wastewater and ancillary services - Ashfield District Council

Notice Description

Provision of Water, Wastewater and Ancillary Services for Ashfield District Council,. Call off from CCS framework RM6306 Lot 3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a89b730-1fde-4550-a308-659afc05a876
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cca92b7-1b24-4f48-affd-55536bda7432
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
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
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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