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Drainage Services 2

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 07:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 11:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 11:29

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 09:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Drainage Services 2" contract initiated by the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has reached the award stage, with documentation indicating completion. This contract focuses on drainage services within the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells area, specifically classified under the drainage works industry. The procurement method employed was open competition, conducted below the threshold with a framework agreement in place. Notably, the contract was awarded on 12 September 2025, with the contract period commencing on 5 November 2025. The services required were designated under the UKJ45 region of the United Kingdom, with significant planning and active procurement stages leading to its completion. This NHS Trust, located at Hermitage Lane, Kent, operates as a central government public authority with Sarah Stevens acting as the primary contact point.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in drainage works, particularly those that can participate in frameworks and comply with open competition protocols. Companies that have the capacity to deliver large-scale projects in line with central government requirements would find this tender fitting. Owing to the employment of an open procurement method, the tender encouraged broad competition, making it ideal for larger enterprises in the drainage services sector. With nine bids received at the final stage, the competition was robust, though businesses focusing on integrating social values such as SMEs or VCSEs might have had additional scope, given the reserved participation for specific locations. The inclusion of several large-scale suppliers like Pipeflow and 1st Choice evidences the competitive nature and the scope for market penetration for those aiming to establish or expand their business footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drainage Services 2

Notice Description

Drainage Services for Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Planning Information

drainage services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05047d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070648-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232452 - Drainage works

45332300 - Drain-laying work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9QQ
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

1st Choice

BPS

DSP

O'Connell Contracting

Pipeflow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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