Award

Works and Maintenance of Watercourse and Related Assets

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2025 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Works and Maintenance of Watercourse and Related Assets" was undertaken by Epping Forest District Council, located in Epping, England. This tender pertains to the water-treatment industry category, specifically focusing on the works and maintenance of watercourses and related assets. The procurement process followed an open procedure, which was completed with the award being finalised on 5th July 2021. The contract initiated on 6th August 2021 and is set to conclude on 5th February 2026. The award notice was published on 21st October 2025. The total contract value is £315,000.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in water-treatment and infrastructure maintenance. The open procurement method enables a wide range of businesses to compete, enhancing their visibility and potential market growth. The contract, awarded to Hugh Pearl (Land Drainage) Limited, indicates a precedent for SMEs to secure such public contracts, making it an attractive opportunity for similar businesses looking to expand their operations within the public sector and particularly in infrastructure projects concerning watercourse maintenance in Essex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Works and Maintenance of Watercourse and Related Assets

Notice Description

Works and Maintenance of Watercourse and Related Assets

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cbf0a75-9351-45dd-a7aa-724894e24cfe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad45b9de-7838-4cc4-9884-b9181907d653
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2021 - 5 Feb 2026 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
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUGH PEARL (LAND DRAINAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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