Award

Water Safety 2025 - 2028

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 11:19

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 12:13

Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council has completed the procurement process for the "Water Safety 2025 - 2028" contract, aimed at ensuring the maintenance and safety of all shared and communal water systems in its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) domestic stock. The contract is valued at £403,752 and it covers services such as repair, maintenance, monitoring, control, and surface water treatment. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and is set to run until 31st December 2028, with renewal options extending potentially to 31st December 2030. The contract was awarded to SHERPA ENVIRONMENTAL LTD, which is based in St. Albans, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in environmental safety, particularly those focusing on water systems. SMEs, such as SHERPA ENVIRONMENTAL LTD, which successfully secured the contract, are well-positioned to compete in this sector due to their agility and specialised skills in environmental services. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their portfolios and strengthen their presence in the public sector market, especially within regional government contracts. The contract's open procurement method ensures a competitive process, encouraging innovation and cost-effectiveness while delivering essential services in regional infrastructure management.

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Notice Title

Water Safety 2025 - 2028

Notice Description

Contract Award for Water Safety for all shared and communal water systems in Dover District Council's HRA domestic stock.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 yearly extensions are available to be taken in agreement with both parties in yearly increments as set out below. 1st Extension - 1 x 12 months 1.11.2028 - 31.10.2029 2nd Extension - 1 x 12 months 1.11.2029 - 31.10.2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000980-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

90733400 - Surface water treatment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£403,752 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£403,752 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-07-04

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dover.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WHITFIELD, DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHERPA ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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