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Emberton Country Park - Foul and surface water drainage repairs

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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02 Dec 2025 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is inviting tenders for the "Emberton Country Park – Foul and Surface Water Drainage Repairs" project, classified under the works category within the ground-drainage industry. This procurement involves extensive repairs and replacements of drain runs at Emberton Country Park in the region of UKJ12 in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the procurement method being an open competition below the threshold. Interested bidders must submit inquiries by 16th December 2025, and the final submission deadline is set for 9th January 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 23rd February 2026 and conclude on 27th March 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in drainage works and infrastructure repair. The required work includes surface drainage and ground-drainage maintenance, making this suitable for contractors experienced in similar projects and those looking to expand their service offerings in public sector works. Given the open procurement process, companies of varying sizes and expertise have the opportunity to compete, and the nature of the repairs and the open submission policy allows new entrants a chance to establish their reputation in regional infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emberton Country Park - Foul and surface water drainage repairs

Notice Description

Emberton Country Park covers over 200 acres of attractive parkland in the village of Emberton, close to the historic town of Olney and just a few miles Northeast of Milton Keynes. The site was transformed by Milton Keynes City Council into England's first country park and offers something for everyone. There are wooded glades and meadows and children's play areas. From birdwatching to triathlons, camping, picnicking or a walk in the countryside. The Park is open 365 days of the year to the public from dawn until dusk. The works consist of a series of foul and surface water drain repairs and one replacement of a drain run (section 43 MH115 to MH119). The repairs are to be predominately Localise Structural Repair (LSR) to restore the structural integrity of the drain runs. These Localised Structural Repairs are to be undertaken where there are seal cracks and fractures, displaced and open joints re-rounding of deformed pipes, root removal via patch repairs and linings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079083-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111240 - Ground-drainage work

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

45232452 - Drainage works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£47,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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