Award

Drainage Maintenance Contract

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 12:01

Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Drainage Maintenance Contract for Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies was led by the buying organisations, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk and The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk. The contract, under the procurement title "Drainage Maintenance Services," falls under the industry category of services, specifically sewer cleaning. Located in regions such as UKH14 to UKH17 in the United Kingdom, this contracting process has reached the award stage, with the latest data recorded on 18th December 2025. This procurement was conducted using an open method, with contracts awarded to Simpsons Anglia Ltd starting from 5th January 2026 and potentially extending to 2031 should renewal options be exercised.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in drainage works, particularly those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The open competition nature of the tender, despite being below the threshold, ensures a level playing field, fostering an environment conducive to competitive offers. The long-term duration and renewable options of the contract present significant business growth potential for companies offering sewer cleaning services. SMEs with expertise in maintenance, repairs, and improvement works in regions like Norfolk and Suffolk would find themselves well-suited to compete for and succeed in such public contracts.

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Notice Title

Drainage Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Drainage Maintenance Contract Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies. This notice reflects that the initial estimated value was below the PA23 threshold. Subsequent pricing has surpassed the threshold due to market conditions, but the process was conducted in full compliance with procurement regulations.

Lot Information

Norfolk

Lot 1, Norfolk

Options: Option to extend for 12 months + 12 months + 12 months

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months + 12 months + 12 months

Suffolk

Lot 2, Suffolk

Options: Option to extend for 12 months + 12 months + 12 months

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months + 12 months + 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084291-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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


CPV Codes

45232452 - Drainage works

90470000 - Sewer cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£224,474 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK
Additional Buyers

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

Contact Name
Joanne Cherrington
Contact Email
joanne.cherrington@suffolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPSONS ANGLIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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