Leachate Treatment Plant Blowers - Provision and Installation

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 13:52

Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision and installation of aeration blowers as part of an upgrade at the Leachate Treatment Plant in Plymouth, UKK41 region. This process concluded with the award to AERZEN MACHINES LIMITED on 29th April 2026. The contract is valued at £243,242.72, with a start date scheduled for 26th May 2026 and ending on 30th September 2026. The procurement followed a selective method labelled as competitive flexible procedure, focusing on goods and services related to water pollution, reflecting the legal basis of 2023/54 under UKPGA, highlighting the initiative for quieter units to lower noise impacts in local residential areas.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms involved in supplying high-quality machinery to improve wastewater treatment processes. Companies that specialise in machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying water, as well as those with capabilities in effective contract delivery, maintenance, and collaborations, are well-suited to engage in this type of work. With a competitive procurement procedure that prioritises quality and total price, SMEs are encouraged to participate and leverage the government's focus on enhancing the operational efficiency and environmental impact of public service projects. This aligns well with businesses focusing on innovation and sustainability in water treatment solutions.

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Notice Title

Leachate Treatment Plant Blowers - Provision and Installation

Notice Description

Plymouth City Council was 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039279-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£243,242 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AERZEN MACHINES

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