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Abbey Park Lake Emergency Works

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has recently completed a direct procurement process for the "Abbey Park Lake Emergency Works," which falls under the construction industry category. The project, located in Leicester (region UKF21, United Kingdom), involves critical works at Abbey Park Lake. The procurement method used was below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to Aquaserve Maintenance Limited on 15th October 2025. This contract is valued at approximately £239,919.34 with a potential maximum extension until January 2027, including options for a 12-month rectification period. The contract period started on 20th October 2025 and is set to end by 30th January 2026.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those in the construction sector capable of offering specialized emergency repair and maintenance services. Companies similar to Aquaserve Maintenance Limited could find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future contracts, given the emphasis on timely and efficient execution within specified terms. Such contracts can help SMEs to expand their portfolios and gain recognition within the public sector, where reliable service delivery is crucial. Businesses looking to grow should monitor similar opportunities for direct procurement methods, as these can provide a streamlined entry into public contracts without the hurdle of open competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Abbey Park Lake Emergency Works

Notice Description

To provide Abbey Park Lake Emergency Works at LCC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069961-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£239,919 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Godfred Boakye-Srampa
Contact Email
godfred.boakye-srampa@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01164546186

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUASERVE MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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