Award

IPRFQ09/25-01 Vehicle Wash Pad Solution

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 10:49

Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "IPRFQ09/25-01 Vehicle Wash Pad Solution" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, a sub-central government public authority located in Leicester, UK. This procurement sought a standalone vehicle wash pad solution, ensuring compliance with the Water Industries Act 1999. The tender was an open competition below the threshold, originally opened on 1st September 2025, with a submission deadline of 22nd September 2025. The contract was awarded to ECO TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD, a company based in Bath, for the provision of works related to pressurised water cleaning apparatus. The contract, valued at £64,000, is active from 2nd March 2026 to 10th April 2026.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in the construction and maintenance of water cleaning systems, specifically those focusing on vehicle cleaning solutions. SMEs like ECO TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD, which specialise in construction work and car-washing services, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract involved not only meeting specific technical requirements but also providing a quality solution at a competitive price, emphasising a good balance between cost and quality considerations. This presents growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering efficient and compliant vehicle cleaning solutions, particularly those familiar with regulatory standards such as the Water Industries Act 1999.

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Notice Title

IPRFQ09/25-01 Vehicle Wash Pad Solution

Notice Description

ESPO conducted a procurement exercise (UK4 Tender Notice: 2025/S 000-052917; Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-059197) seeking a solution that offered a standalone vehicle wash pad to enable pressure washing of vehicles to be carried out on site, to ensure that we are fully compliant with the Water Industries Act 1999. The exact dates for the works are still to be finalised and have been estimated in this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059197
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008831-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42924730 - Pressurised water cleaning apparatus

45000000 - Construction work

50112300 - Car-washing and similar services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 10 Apr 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECO TECHNICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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