Tender

Leachate Treatment Plant Blowers - Provision and Installation

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council is currently undertaking a procurement process to upgrade the aeration system at its Leachate Treatment Plant. The tender, titled "Leachate Treatment Plant Blowers - Provision and Installation," falls under the industry category of machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water. The procurement process is in the tender stage and is managed through a selective competitive flexible procedure. The deadline for expression of interest is set for 20th October 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 8th October 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 21st January 2026 and conclude on 21st July 2026. The project is valued at approximately £294,366 (gross) in GBP and is tied to the region UKK41, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for enterprises specialising in wastewater treatment plant construction and those offering water-purifying apparatus. The procurement process is designed to be inclusive, with preferences for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with capabilities in meeting stringent quality criteria and experienced in contractual delivery and maintenance are well-suited to compete. The tender evaluation will focus on quality and price, with a maximum of three candidates advancing to the final stages, providing a competitive yet fair opportunity for bidders to secure this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leachate Treatment Plant Blowers - Provision and Installation

Notice Description

Plymouth City Council is seeking suppliers to supply, deliver and install 4x aeration blowers as part of the upgrade works at the Leachate Treatment Plant (LTP). The upgrade is being undertaken to improve the operational reliability and efficiency of the plant's aeration system, which plays a critical role in the biological treatment of leachate. The Environment Agency (EA) has stated that they require the aeration blowers to be replaced for quieter units to reduce the noise impact to residents in the adjacent housing development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055835-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

42912300 - Machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water

42912310 - Water filtration apparatus

42912330 - Water-purifying apparatus

45252127 - Wastewater treatment plant construction work

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,305 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£245,305 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 21 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

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