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SKDC-1400-Grantham Canal

South Kesteven District Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 09:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Jan 2026 at 10:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 12:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Grantham Canal procurement, initiated by South Kesteven District Council in collaboration with Welland Procurement, is focused on the installation of stop logs within existing culvert structures to manage water levels effectively and introduce safe means of access for maintenance and inspection. Located in Grantham, United Kingdom, this open competition began with a tender notice published on 20th November 2025. The procurement journey progressed through stages ending in a successful contract award to ECS Engineering Services LTD on 1st April 2026, with the contract period extending until 29th April 2027. The procurement fell below threshold guidelines, classifying as civil engineering works under the CPV 45200000 code.

This tender provides robust opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, particularly those involved in water management infrastructure projects. With a contract valued at £225,000 net, this project suits small to medium enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their foothold in specialised waterworks installation and maintenance within the UK market. Companies with a focus on combining competitive pricing and quality, as indicated by the tender's award criteria of 60% price and 40% quality, would find themselves well-positioned to secure such contracts, enhancing their portfolio and capacity for future public procurement engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SKDC-1400-Grantham Canal

Notice Description

To undertake works to control the water levels of the Grantham Canal by installation of stop logs into existing culvert structures and works to install safe means of access structures so that maintenance and inspection of the canal infrastructure can be carried out safely.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e571
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030116-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 29 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Kesteven District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6TT
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Vincent's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECS ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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