Tender

Highways Specialist Works and Services: Subway Pumps (2024)

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 16:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is inviting bids for the "Highways Specialist Works and Services: Subway Pumps (2024)" contract to provide maintenance of pump equipment on highway drainage assets. This procurement, categorised under "Repair and maintenance services of pumps" (CPV code: 50511000), covers 18 surface water sites in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key deadlines include the tender submission end date on 24th March 2025, with the contract set to run from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, ensuring transparency and competitiveness.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in pump maintenance and associated services, particularly those experienced in handling highway drainage systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement is specifically suitable for SMEs. Contractors will be responsible for routine maintenance, emergency call-outs, de-silting, and traffic management, making it a comprehensive package for businesses well-versed in similar public sector contracts. This engagement can bolster business portfolios, securing steady work and establishing long-term relationships with a significant local authority like WSCC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Specialist Works and Services: Subway Pumps (2024)

Notice Description

A contract for the Provision of Services for the Maintenance of Pump Equipment on Highway Drainage Assets is being tendered by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). WSCC requires a single contractor to deliver the Services for the duration of the Contract. For the purposes of this procurement exercise, the term Services is used to describe the full range of Services required. A summary of the Requirement is given below. * Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1981, the Council has a statutory obligation to ensure the highway is maintained so that it is "Fit for purpose" and "Safe for use". * There are currently 18 surface water sites that utilise pumped drainage assets to manage surface water run-off from the highway. * The key liabilities associated with these sites relates to the failure of pumped drainage equipment leading to flooding of the highway. * Each site has a specific maintenance schedule to ensure availability of the equipment which is available in the Data Room * The Service Provider will be responsible for the maintenance and servicing of pumps and associated infrastructure at the Sites. * The Service Provider will be required to de-silt the pump chambers at the Sites and dispose of any arisings to a licensed facility. * The Service Provider will be required to maintain and/or replace lifting chains (where applicable) at the Sites. * The Service Provider will be required to provide all pedestrian and vehicular traffic management to undertake the works. * The Service Provider will be required to attend emergency call outs when required at the Sites. Please see Document 2: Specification for further details. WSCC reserves the right to propose non-material changes to the Specification, if necessary, through consultation with the successful Bidder. This tender will not contain lots. The full tender is attached. Responses and communication must be via the WSCC e-Souricng portal here: https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-419afbe9-c718-4ae9-b4da-883073414501
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedd2ca3-3781-4951-b250-19f9dc1225ec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50511000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps

50511100 - Repair and maintenance services of liquid pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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