This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 15:53

Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, seeking a contractor for "Drainage Maintenance and Reactive Works." This contract, valued at £18,000, is intended for infrastructure work across multiple healthcare facilities, including Southport District General Hospital, Ormskirk District Hospital, and Wheelchair Services in Skelmersdale. The procurement follows an open procedure and involves planned maintenance as well as 24/7 reactive services. The contract was awarded to DALROD (UK) LIMITED and is set to commence on 1st April 2026, with the initial contract term ending on 31st March 2028, subject to a potential one-year extension that must be agreed upon six months before the contract ends.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in drainage maintenance and reactive works, particularly those capable of providing around-the-clock services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar procurement processes would be well-suited to compete for such projects, especially if they can demonstrate cost efficiency, quick response times, and high customer satisfaction. Firms within the public works sector would benefit by gaining exposure through high-profile healthcare projects, potentially leading to further opportunities within government and public authority sectors. The open procurement method allows a fair opportunity for various enterprises to compete, fostering business growth and innovation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Drainage Maintenance and Reactive Works

Notice Description

Mersey & West Lancashire NHS Trust are looking to appoint a capable contractor that can provide a planned drainage maintenance service as per the specification and reactive service 24 hours per day 365 days per year for Southport District General Hospital, Town Lane, Southport PR8 6PN, Ormskirk District Hospital, Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd, Ormskirk. L39 2AZ and Wheelchair Services Skelmersdale, Pendle Pl, Skelmersdale. WN8 9RN. This service will be for a period of 24 months commencing 1st April 2026 and ending 31st March 2028. There will be 1 x 12-month extension available which must be signed by both parties 3 months before contract end date.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: 1 X 12 Month extension to be agreed in writing and signed by both parties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010126-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

43324000 - Drainage equipment

44163110 - Drainage pipes

44163111 - Drain pipes

44163112 - Drainage system

45232452 - Drainage works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DALROD (UK) LIMITED

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