Tender

FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE AND WATER TESTING CONTRACT

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
Tender

16 Dec 2021 at 14:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council is currently seeking contractors for the "Fountain Maintenance and Water Testing Contract," which involves repairs, maintenance, and planned works for three water features: Gheluvelt Park Splashpad, Cripplegate Park fountain (Grade II Listed), and Quayhead Fountain, all located within Worcester. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 28 January 2022. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2022 and extend until 31 March 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as repair and maintenance services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in maintenance and servicing of similar water features. Businesses equipped to provide regular servicing, reactive maintenance, and planned maintenance works will find this a beneficial contract to pursue, as successful tendering could enhance their market presence and support growth in the public sector. Bidders are advised to access procurement documents via the Proactis Pro-Contract portal after registering their company details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE AND WATER TESTING CONTRACT

Notice Description

Worcester City Council is seeking a Contractor to undertake repairs, maintenance and planned works at the direction of the Client for the three water features noted below (all located within the city boundaries). - Gheluvelt Park Splashpad. - Cripplegate Park fountain [Grade II Listed] - Quayhead Fountain The service to be provided is described in three categories: A - Regular servicing during the operational period of the fountains. This will include microbiological and Ph water testing. B - Reactive maintenance and repairs according to a priority assigned by the Client. C - Planned maintenance up to a maximum value of PS10,000 per order, (subject to quotation and demonstration of Best Value). The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password, allowing them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-faa940e5-e5f9-45d0-bddc-ad4c371a775d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa9abf4-8720-46aa-a317-e655537fb78e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
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
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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