Award

Drainage Services Contractor

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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15 Aug 2025 at 10:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has recently completed its procurement process for the "Drainage Services Contractor" under tender ID 2568-TEN-D. The contract, valued at £150,000, was awarded to Metro Rod Ltd and pertains to drainage works. This contract involves a 24/7 service provision for emergency drain unblocking, maintenance, and replacement of failed drainage systems for HRA properties located in East Suffolk (region UKH14). The procurement process utilised a limited method, specifically an award procedure without a prior call for competition, aligning with the PCR2015 compliance framework. The contract was signed on 29th July 2025 and is currently active.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the drainage and maintenance sector, especially those capable of providing round-the-clock support. Large-scale contractors like Metro Rod Ltd, which can handle comprehensive emergency and maintenance services, are well-suited for such projects. The focus on a key infrastructure area demands expertise in drainage systems and reliable service provision, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market reach in public infrastructure services. The absence of prior competition in this procurement method highlights the potential for companies with strong credentials and established frameworks to capitalise on similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drainage Services Contractor

Notice Description

24/7 contract to provide emergency drain unblocking, planned drain maintenance services and replacement of failed drainage systems including re-lining to HRA properties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

24/7 contract to provide emergency drain unblocking, planned drain maintenance services and replacement of failed drainage systems including re-lining to HRA properties.

Procurement Information

Contract awarded using a PCR2015 compliant framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049079-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232452 - Drainage works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METRO ROD

Further Information

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