Provision of Pipework Inspection, Renewal and Repair of Water Services

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 14:57

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 08:11

Award

01 May 2026 at 14:13

Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 10:13

Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Pipework Inspection, Renewal and Repair of Water Services" project. This tender involves works related to water-distribution pipelines and is crucial for maintaining water service infrastructure in the Nottingham area. The procurement process followed an open competition method, below threshold, and operates under a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to multiple suppliers, including BRAY'S PIPELINES LIMITED, Severn Trent Services Operations UK Limited, and Metro Rod Limited, commenced on 22 May 2026 and will run until 21 May 2030. The location for the delivery of these services is primarily within the Nottingham City boundary, aligning with industry classifications such as water mains and water-main refurbishment construction work. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including an award date on 2 April 2026.

This contract presents several opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in pipeline inspection and repair services. Companies with expertise in water distribution infrastructure and a track record in working under framework agreements will be well-positioned to compete, especially with provisions allowing for mini-competitions for works exceeding £2,500. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the framework's capacity to involve up to three suppliers, promoting competitive pricing and innovative solutions. This fosters a robust environment for businesses to leverage their capabilities in pipeline repairs and contribute to the efficient maintenance of vital water services within the Nottingham area.

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Notice Title

Provision of Pipework Inspection, Renewal and Repair of Water Services

Notice Description

The successful contractor is expected to carry out repairs (and or replacements) to pipework and services association with the supply of water to and within Council owned stock / HRA land. This includes stop taps, point of entries and underground pipework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ad9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058229-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44161200 - Water mains

44161400 - Underwater pipeline

45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines

45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BRAY'S PIPELINES

METRO ROD

SEVERN TRENT SERVICES OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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