This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2026 at 08:37

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 13:49

TenderUpdate

09 Jan 2026 at 14:47

Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 18:47

Planning

30 Sep 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bromley has successfully completed an open procurement process for a Highway Drainage Cleansing contract valued at £4,710,235 gross, awarded to F M Conway Limited. This contract, aimed at maintaining the borough's considerable highway drainage infrastructure, encompasses both proactive and reactive maintenance services for features such as gullies, soakaways, manholes, and drainage channels. The procurement, part of the 'works' industry category, was conducted in an open competition format below the threshold. The contract was signed on 3rd July 2026 and will run until 31st March 2033, with possible extensions totaling up to two years. Covering the UKI61 region, specifically Bromley, this procurement ensures continued care for vital infrastructure components, thereby supporting the local community and economy.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for companies within the drainage and construction industries, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive maintenance and repair services. Businesses with experience in managing extensive drainage systems and an ability to meet demanding service level agreements will be well-suited for such opportunities in future procurement rounds. Firms like F M Conway Limited, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify large-scale operations with the resources and expertise to handle the borough's requirements. The proactive nature of the maintenance required under this contract also sparks innovation and growth potential for SMEs able to contribute innovative solutions or specialist services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Highway Drainage Cleansing

Notice Description

The Council has awarded a contract for a comprehensive highway drainage cleansing service on the Area Network (London Borough of Bromley), to ensure the efficient working of the various elements of the Borough's highway drainage infrastructure. This includes proactive and reactive maintenance towards our inventory of 35,000 gullies, 2,500 soakaways, 350 manholes and catch pits, as well as various linear or kerb drainage channels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two options to extend for a further period of two years each (four years in total) on the same terms

Planning Information

The London Borough of Bromley is preparing an open competition for a highway drainage cleansing contract and is seeking feedback from the market to inform its requirements. If you are a potential tenderer, we would appreciate your response to a short questionnaire via the link below. This will increase our knowledge of the market and will contribute to a successful tendering exercise. https://forms.office.com/e/VtQKmpY5wD Thank you for considering this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a508
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063067-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232450 - Drainage construction works

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

45232452 - Drainage works

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,925,196 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,925,196 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BROMLEY
Postcode
BR1 1DP
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLI61 Bromley

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Town
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F M CONWAY

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05a508-2026-07-06T09:37:03+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-06T09:37:03+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05a508",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PBBG-1282-YCXD",
            "name": "London Borough of Bromley",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PBBG-1282-YCXD"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Bromley Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road",
                "locality": "Bromley",
                "postalCode": "BR1 1DP",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI61"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@bromley.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-00706445",
            "name": "F M CONWAY LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "00706445"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PPNX-4565-ZTGN"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Conway House",
                "locality": "Sevenoaks",
                "postalCode": "TN14 5EL",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ46"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "bid.management@fmconway.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.fmconway.co.uk",
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PBBG-1282-YCXD",
        "name": "London Borough of Bromley"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "The London Borough of Bromley is preparing an open competition for a highway drainage cleansing contract and is seeking feedback from the market to inform its requirements. If you are a potential tenderer, we would appreciate your response to a short questionnaire via the link below. This will increase our knowledge of the market and will contribute to a successful tendering exercise. https://forms.office.com/e/VtQKmpY5wD Thank you for considering this opportunity.",
                "dueDate": "2025-10-27T23:59:59Z",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "060933-2025",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060933-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-09-30T14:49:09+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05a508",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Highway Drainage Cleansing",
        "description": "The Council has awarded a contract for a comprehensive highway drainage cleansing service on the Area Network (London Borough of Bromley), to ensure the efficient working of the various elements of the Borough's highway drainage infrastructure. This includes proactive and reactive maintenance towards our inventory of 35,000 gullies, 2,500 soakaways, 350 manholes and catch pits, as well as various linear or kerb drainage channels.",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45232450",
                        "description": "Drainage construction works"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45232451",
                        "description": "Drainage and surface works"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45232452",
                        "description": "Drainage works"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45233139",
                        "description": "Highway maintenance work"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKI61",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKI61",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKI61",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 4800000,
            "amount": 4000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2032-06-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2036-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 4800000,
                    "amount": 4000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Cost",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 60,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "description": "The quality criteria consists of: Service Delivery Plan & Mobilisation (20%) Methodology for Cyclical and Ad-Hoc Cleansing Tasks (20%) Access Management for Difficult-to-Reach Assets (15%) Data Management and Reporting (15%) Resourcing & Team Structure (15%) Innovation and Optimisation (10%) Information Governance and Security (5%)",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 40,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Cost",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 60,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "description": "The quality criteria consists of: Service Delivery Plan & Mobilisation (20%) Methodology for Cyclical and Ad-Hoc Cleansing Tasks (20%) Access Management for Difficult-to-Reach Assets (15%) Data Management and Reporting (15%) Resourcing & Team Structure (15%) Innovation and Optimisation (10%) Information Governance and Security (5%)",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 40,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "description": "The Council estimates this procurement opportunity based on best market valuation of an estimated annual contract value of PS400k. To be considered for this opportunity, Tenderers shall have a minimum yearly turnover of at least PS800k. The Council will assess tenderers' financial standing as outlined in the Conditions of Participation document and will reject any tender where the organisation is shown to not meet the minimum criteria stated."
                        },
                        {
                            "description": "The Council estimates this procurement opportunity based on best market valuation of an estimated annual contract value of PS400k. To be considered for this opportunity, Tenderers shall have a minimum yearly turnover of at least PS800k. The Council will assess tenderers' financial standing as outlined in the Conditions of Participation document and will reject any tender where the organisation is shown to not meet the minimum criteria stated."
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Two options to extend for a further period of two years each (four years in total) on the same terms"
                }
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2025-11-17T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "submissionMethodDetails": "Tenders must be submitted via the Council's ProContract portal. Please see the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21&v=1 Please ensure that you register on the portal and log in to see the Invitation to Tender documentation and latest correspondence, including any clarifications that may be issued.",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-02-02T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "079942-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079942-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-12-04T18:47:46Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "001940-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001940-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-01-09T14:47:58Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "001940-2026",
                "description": "Extension to the tender return deadline"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en",
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 6,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "finalStageBids",
                "value": 6,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "smeFinalStageBids",
                "value": 4,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "vcseFinalStageBids",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-03-17T00:00:00Z",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 4710235,
                "amount": 3925196,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-00706445",
                    "name": "F M CONWAY LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "45232450",
                            "description": "Drainage construction works"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "45232451",
                            "description": "Drainage and surface works"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "45232452",
                            "description": "Drainage works"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "45233139",
                            "description": "Highway maintenance work"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKI61",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKI61",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2033-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2035-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "The contract contains an extension option of 2 years."
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "025200-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025200-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-03-19T13:49:03Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-03-19T23:59:59Z",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-07-03T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2033-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2035-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "The contract contains an extension option of 2 years."
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 4710235,
                "amount": 3925196,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-07-03T00:00:00+01:00",
            "agreedMetrics": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "title": "Completion of Cyclical Tasks According to Annual Programme Timeline",
                    "observations": [
                        {
                            "id": "frequency",
                            "period": {
                                "durationInMonths": 1
                            }
                        }
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "title": "Completion of Ad-hoc Tasks Within Associated SLA and Required Standard.",
                    "observations": [
                        {
                            "id": "frequency",
                            "period": {
                                "durationInMonths": 1
                            }
                        }
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "id": "3",
                    "title": "Emergency Response Attendance Within 2 Hours",
                    "observations": [
                        {
                            "id": "frequency",
                            "period": {
                                "durationInMonths": 1
                            }
                        }
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "id": "4",
                    "title": "Reporting - Accuracy, Timeliness and Content",
                    "observations": [
                        {
                            "id": "frequency",
                            "period": {
                                "durationInMonths": 1
                            }
                        }
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "id": "5",
                    "title": "Quality of Photographic Evidence",
                    "observations": [
                        {
                            "id": "frequency",
                            "period": {
                                "durationInMonths": 1
                            }
                        }
                    ]
                }
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "063067-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063067-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-06T09:37:03+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}