Tender

Highways Specialist Works and Services: Subway Pumps (2024)

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is inviting tenders for the "Highways Specialist Works and Services: Subway Pumps (2024)" project, classified under CPV code 50511000 (Repair and maintenance services of pumps). This procurement, currently in the tender stage, focuses on repair and maintenance services for pump equipment on highway drainage assets within the West Sussex region (UKJ2). The contract period starts from 1 May 2025 and runs until 30 April 2028, with an option for renewal for up to an additional two years. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 24 March 2025, followed by the bid opening and the start of the award period on the same date.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services for liquid pumps and related infrastructure. The successful tenderer will be responsible for essential operations such as de-silting pump chambers, maintaining lifting chains, and providing traffic management, which are pivotal to ensuring highway safety and functionality. Given the contract's substantial value of £350,000 GBP and the possibility of a two-year extension, businesses experienced in providing high reliability and quality services will find this procurement particularly beneficial. Companies with expertise in emergency response for pump maintenance will especially suit this tender, opening avenues for steady work and potential for long-term partnership with WSCC.

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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.<br/><br/>Responses and communication must be via the WSCC e-Souricng portal here: https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Responses and communication must be via the WSCC e-Souricng portal here: https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Renewal: Up to an additional 2 years. Final possible end date: 30/04/2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e769
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007015-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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 1RG
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
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

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