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Allotment / Cemetery Standpipe Replacement

WIRRAL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 14:31

Tender

17 Mar 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Allotment / Cemetery Standpipe Replacement" contract was conducted by Wirral Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Wallasey, United Kingdom. This project involved the replacement of standpipes across 42 allotment sites and 8 cemeteries, with a total of 209 allotment and 49 cemetery standpipes to be replaced, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The procurement process, categorized under the works industry with additional categories in goods, employed an open competition method below the threshold. The award stage has been completed, with the contract valued at £268,869.02 (gross) and spanning from 18th August 2025 to 31st March 2026. The supplier awarded the contract is Futureflow Mechanical Services Ltd.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses operating in the construction and water system safety sectors, particularly those with expertise in pipeline construction. Given its open competition nature and below-threshold classification, it was especially suited for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. With an emphasis on quality, social value, and price, the tender provided a balanced opportunity for firms with competitive pricing and high standards of work. Successful participation in this contract could bolster a company's reputation and facilitate future tenders within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

Allotment / Cemetery Standpipe Replacement

Notice Description

This project is to replace all the standpipes across Wirral's 42 Allotment Sites and also 8 Cemeteries. There are 209 Allotment standpipes to be replaced and 49 Cemetery standpipes. The standpipe replacement programme is to ensure that, following inspection by United Utilities, our standpipes meet the legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring safety of the water system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005817-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45231100 - General construction work for pipelines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£313,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£313,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£224,057 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementplace@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTUREFLOW MECHANICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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