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SKDC-1400-Grantham Canal

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

01 Apr 2026 at 08:34

Award

08 Jan 2026 at 10:26

Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 12:58

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 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.

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 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
29 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6TT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECS ENGINEERING SERVICES

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