Award

Drainage Investigation and Maintenance Framework

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2025 at 14:15

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 17:29

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Sunderland, through Sunderland City Council, initiated an open procurement process titled "Drainage Investigation and Maintenance Framework" under the works category for drainage works within Sunderland, UK. This procurement aims to appoint contractors to a framework with a value of £4,000,000 GBP, structured under an open procedure, ensuring compliance with CELEX legislation 32014L0024. The tender, classified under CPV code 45232452, required submissions by 21st March 2025. The procurement reached the award stage and was completed with ARM Pipetek Ltd securing a contract valued at £3,600,000 GBP, signed on 9th June 2025. The opportunity was initially published to enhance market coverage, with Sunderland City Council acting as the soliciting authority.

This tender offers substantial business growth prospects for companies specialising in drainage works, particularly those capable of demonstrating solid management structures, health and safety standards, and delivering added social value. The open framework agreement accommodates up to three contractors, presenting a notable opportunity for SMEs in the region, as evidenced by the high SME participation in the bidding process. Businesses with expertise in infrastructure development and compliance with public service requirements will find this contract particularly fitting. Such opportunities not only bolster local employment but also sustain the operational capabilities of participating firms.

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Notice Title

Drainage Investigation and Maintenance Framework

Notice Description

Undertake drainage investigation and maintenance works located within the City of Sunderland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Undertake drainage investigation and maintenance works located within the City of Sunderland.

Options: The option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e77b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031302-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232452 - Drainage works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CITY OF SUNDERLAND

Contact Name
Andrew Raft
Contact Email
andrew.raft@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7909320787

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARM PIPETEK

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