Award

MBC - Corporate Maintenance 1920 Pumping Station Maintenance

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 18:06

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for the "MBC - Corporate Maintenance 1920 Pumping Station Maintenance" contract. The procurement was initiated to maintain pumping stations within the Maidstone Borough, classifying under the "works" category within the construction industry. The procurement process concluded with an award on 28th January 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 17th February 2026, running initially for three years, with options for extension. The process was conducted through an open competition method and attracted numerous bids, highlighting interest from a diverse range of suppliers. The contract has been awarded to PDAS Proactive Ltd and involves work specifically related to sewage pumping stations, delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in construction work related to sewage infrastructure. The nature of the contract, which includes options for renewal, suggests potential for long-term business engagements and stability. While the recent award went to a large company, the procurement method and criteria also presented opportunities for SMEs to participate, as evidenced by their presence in the final bidding stage. Businesses operating within the sewage system maintenance or construction sectors are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders initiated by sub-central government authorities like Maidstone Borough Council, thereby enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

MBC - Corporate Maintenance 1920 Pumping Station Maintenance

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is conducting a tender exercise to award a contract for the provision of maintenance to the pumping stations in Maidstone Borough. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1012469728

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract is for an initial period of 3 years with the option of one 2 year extension and one annual extension (3 + 2 + 1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a765
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010983-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232423 - Sewage pumping stations construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£79,990 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lottie Copping
Contact Email
procurement@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01892 554126

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ45 Mid Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PDAS PROACTIVE

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