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Water & Waste Water & Associated Ancillary Services

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Award

19 May 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority as the buying organisation, seeking services under the title "Water & Waste Water & Associated Ancillary Services". This falls under the industry category of water distribution and related services. The services are to be delivered across multiple MFRA sites in the Merseyside region (UKD7). The process was at the award stage, with Water Plus Limited being the successful supplier. The procurement was carried out through a limited method under the CCS Framework RM6306, without prior publication of a call for competition, with the awarded contract signed on 24th March 2025. The contract value is £690,000 GBP.

This tender creates significant business opportunities for companies involved in water distribution and related services, particularly those able to provide comprehensive solutions including waste water management and ancillary services. Businesses well-suited to compete include those experienced in providing such services to public authorities, with the organizational capacity to handle large-scale, regional contracts. The ability to extend the contract by a further twelve months provides additional growth opportunities for established suppliers in this field.

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Notice Title

Water & Waste Water & Associated Ancillary Services

Notice Description

Water, waste waste water and ancillary services to MFRA sites across the Merseyside Region. Further competition under CCS Framework RM6306 Water, Waste Water & Ancillary Services Lot 3 One Stop Shop

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of water and removal of waste water & associated ancillary services to various MFRA properties across the region.

Options: Option to extend by one twelve month period

Procurement Information

Further competition undertaken under CCS Framework RM6306 Water, Waste Water & Ancillary Services, Lot 3. CCS Call Off Contract used

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022874-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£690,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 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
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Crystal Atkinson
Contact Email
procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512964500

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER PLUS

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