Award

Drainage Services

HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 10:23

TenderUpdate

22 Oct 2025 at 08:42

Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

Homes in Somerset Limited, a public authority classified under sub-central government, has recently awarded a contract for "Drainage Services" to Aquablast Drain Services Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of drainage works, with the primary location being Somerset, UK. It was conducted as an open competition, below the threshold, with the award date on 27th January 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2028, with the potential for renewal on a year-by-year basis, pending mutual agreement. This tender reached its final stage with three small and medium enterprise (SME) bids submitted, ultimately resulting in Aquablast Drain Services Limited being awarded the contract valued at £200,000, (£240,000 gross).

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses operating within the construction and drainage industries, particularly for SMEs. The open competition procurement method allows a wide range of businesses to participate, and with quality, price, and social value being assessment criteria, firms focusing on innovative solutions and efficiencies stand to benefit. Companies experienced in drainage works, repairs, and maintenance services of building installations will find this tender well-aligned with their services, enabling them to leverage their expertise in a competitive field to secure ongoing work through the contract's potential renewable terms.

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Notice Title

Drainage Services

Notice Description

Drainage works as required to Homes in Somerset properties

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended by up to 3 periods of 12 months by agreement between both parties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d13f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006956-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45232452 - Drainage works

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 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
HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED
Contact Name
Jo Hutchins
Contact Email
procurement@homesinsomerset.org
Contact Phone
+441278435244

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGWATER
Postcode
TA6 3AR
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater South
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUABLAST DRAIN SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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