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Wastewater Management Services Contract for Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2026 at 11:55

Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 06:03

Planning

25 Jan 2024 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the joint Wastewater Management Services Contract for Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council has reached its completion with the award stage. The contractor, Binder Limited, will manage wastewater services within the Babergh and Mid Suffolk Districts. The procurement falls under the sewage services category and is valued at approximately £1.8 million, based on a contract that will run for a maximum of ten years, including potential renewals. This contract, with services commencing from 1 October 2025, specifies the open procedure procurement method and is under the jurisdiction of the UK, specifically the UKH14 region, covering Ipswich. Babergh District Council serves as the primary buying organisation, coordinating the procurement from their offices in Ipswich.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in wastewater management and infrastructure services. Firms offering comprehensive services, such as monitoring and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, electrical testing, and general remedial works, can leverage this contract to foster growth. Given the contract's focus on service quality and cost-effectiveness, businesses that can provide robust technical responses alongside competitive pricing are well-suited to seize this opportunity. Moreover, it’s particularly advantageous for regional companies within the UKH area, potentially aligning with the contract's large-scale and technical demands.

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Notice Title

Wastewater Management Services Contract for Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council

Notice Description

Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to jointly procure a Contractor for the delivery of their Wastewater Management Services Contract.The estimated annual contract value is circa GBP30000.00 to GBP180000.00.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council (BMSDC) are looking to jointly procure a Consultant for the delivery of theirWastewater Management Services Contract.The estimated annual contract value is circa GBP30000.00 to GBP180000.00. These figures do not take into account annual indexationconsiderations or VAT.The services required by the contract include, but are not restricted to- Monitoring Operation, Maintenance and Repair of Wastewater Treatment Plants and Pumping Stations- Electrical Testing of Wastewater Treatment Plants and Pumping Stations- Associated Repairs and Remedial Works- Installation Works in relation to Wastewater Treatment Plants and Pumping Stations- Wastewater maintenance at car park locations.It is intended that the contract will run for a period of five years with the option for renewal, as decided by BMSDC, for an extension of upto a further five years, subject to satisfactory reviews. The maximum duration of the contract is therefore ten years. The contract value inthis notice is therefore subject to review and is not guaranteed, as this is based upon the maximum term.

Renewal: It is intended that the contract will run for a period of five years with the option for renewal, as decided by BMSDC, for an extension of upto a further five years, subject to satisfactory reviews. The maximum duration of the contract is therefore ten years. The contract value inthis notice is therefore subject to review and is not guaranteed, as this is based upon the maximum term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04348b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032807-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90400000 - Sewage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
30 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BINDER

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