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Water Hygiene Works at Silent Valley Waste Services Site, Cwm, Ebbw Vale

BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 12:40

Tender

24 Sep 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, involves the Water Hygiene Works at Silent Valley Waste Services Site located in Cwm, Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom. This project falls under the construction work industry category. The procurement stage began with a tender notice published on 24th September 2025 and concluded with the awarding of the contract on 7th January 2026 to Velta Construction Ltd, a supplier operating from Pontypridd, UK. The contract, classified as below the threshold, was open to competition and involved decommissioning and infrastructure installations, with the primary phases of work scheduled from 12th January 2026 to 14th April 2026. The procurement method adopted was open competition, relevant under the Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and water infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Velta Construction Ltd have successfully secured contracts, indicating potential for similar businesses to enter government contracts through open competition. The project emphasises the delivery of community benefits, which includes training, recruitment, and initiatives aimed at socio-economic and environmental improvement. Such factors can be appealing for businesses with a focus on community engagement and sustainability, providing avenues for growth by aligning with governmental and community objectives. Companies that excel in innovative water services, construction, and community impact initiatives will find themselves well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Title

Water Hygiene Works at Silent Valley Waste Services Site, Cwm, Ebbw Vale

Notice Description

The decommissioning of the existing water storage tank at Silent Valley Waste Services Site and also any related works to include but not exclusive too:-1. Making good builders work after removal.2. Make new plinth foundation.3. Supply and installation of new water storage tank and booster set.4. Supply and install a new MDPE Pre Insulated Pipe.5. Supply and install new CAT 5 booster pump for pressure washer.6. Installation of client supplied duct Pipe.7. Test and commissioning the system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a0ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003867-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

90400000 - Sewage services

90700000 - Environmental services

98391000 - Decommissioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,105 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 14 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
BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sallyann Jones
Contact Email
sallyann.jones@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EBBW VALE
Postcode
NP23 6DN
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward
Ebbw Vale South
Westminster Constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VELTA CONSTRUCTION

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