Award

Replacement of borehole water pump and pumphouse

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Oct 2025 at 10:23

Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves Natural England, a central government public authority based in London, seeking to upgrade infrastructure at the Parsonage Down National Nature Reserve in Wiltshire. The project, titled "Replacement of borehole water pump and pumphouse," falls under the industry category of water supply and systems. It requires the replacement of a water pump, including additional equipment and systems to efficiently manage water resources. The procurement process commenced with an open competition approach and reached the award stage as of 23rd October 2025, with contract completion expected before the end of March 2026. The tender, originally active from 20th August 2025 with a submission deadline on 19th September 2025, emphasised efficient delivery while ensuring minimal operational disruption.

This procurement process presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in water supply systems, particularly those experienced in installing insulated water pumps and integrated systems for continuous water supply. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) like BW Controls LTD, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to benefit, leveraging expertise in such niche sectors to expand their client base and enhance their market reputation. This type of project not only offers monetary gain but also strengthens business credentials within government contracting spheres, increasing competitiveness for future tenders of similar nature.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Replacement of borehole water pump and pumphouse

Notice Description

Parsonage Down NNR (Shrewton, Wiltshire) require a replacement water pump and associated equipment to pump water from a bore hole . The pump must also come with a keraflo system to top water up from the mains water supply. The pump must be insulated and come with a replacement shed or housing. The pump is in the farmhouse garden which is accessible from the main drive. The pump replacement needs to happen whilst still providing water across the farm whilst the work is being carried out. The work needs to be completed before the end of march 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067737-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42122130 - Water pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,334 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Ben Hanley
Contact Email
ben.hanley@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BW CONTROLS

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-058b06-2025-10-23T11:23:58+01:00",
    "date": "2025-10-23T11:23:58+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-058b06",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PJDG-6588-XDMM",
            "name": "Natural England",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PJDG-6588-XDMM"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1P 4DF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI32"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Ben Hanley",
                "email": "ben.hanley@naturalengland.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-164622",
            "name": "BW Controls LTD",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Unit 200, Bridgwater Business Park,",
                "locality": "Dunball, Bridgwater, Somerset,",
                "postalCode": "TA6 4TB",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "fspiller@bwcontrols.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PJDG-6588-XDMM",
        "name": "Natural England"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "NNR019/500",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Replacement of borehole water pump and pumphouse",
        "description": "Parsonage Down NNR (Shrewton, Wiltshire) require a replacement water pump and associated equipment to pump water from a bore hole . The pump must also come with a keraflo system to top water up from the mains water supply. The pump must be insulated and come with a replacement shed or housing. The pump is in the farmhouse garden which is accessible from the main drive. The pump replacement needs to happen whilst still providing water across the farm whilst the work is being carried out. The work needs to be completed before the end of march 2026.",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "42122130",
                        "description": "Water pumps"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 60000,
            "amount": 50000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to ben.hanley@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 19/09/2025. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to ben.hanley@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "notAllowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-09-19T17:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "otherRequirements": {
            "reservedParticipationLocation": {
                "gazetteer": {
                    "scheme": "GB-ONS",
                    "identifiers": [
                        "K02000001"
                    ]
                }
            }
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 60000,
                    "amount": 50000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-10-02T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2026-03-15T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "description": "Full details are available in the RFQ."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "A-4449",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "RFQ",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4449",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-4450",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Order Form",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4450",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-4451",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Specification",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4451",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-4452",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Commercial Response",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4452",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"
            },
            {
                "id": "A-4453",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "Conflict of Interest",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4453",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
            },
            {
                "id": "050059-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050059-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-08-20T10:41:19+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-164622",
                    "name": "BW Controls LTD"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "42122130",
                            "description": "Water pumps"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Replacement of Water Pump",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-09-29T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-03-15T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 42401.44,
                "amount": 35334.54,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-09-29T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "067737-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067737-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-10-23T11:23:58+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}