Award

Water and Wastewater Services for Rossendale Borough Council Sites

ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 14:54

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 12:44

TenderUpdate

12 Dec 2025 at 10:07

Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

Rossendale Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of retail water and wastewater services across its multiple sites within the Borough. This contract, which spans a period of three years, was awarded to EVERFLOW LIMITED under an open procedure. The procurement process has moved through the key stages of tender announcement to contract award, with the contract formally signed on 3rd February 2026. The services fall under the category of utilities, specifically water distribution and sewage services, covering various regions within the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £300,000 excluding VAT, will remain in effect until 2nd February 2029, with a total estimated expenditure possibility up to £360,000.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in utility services, particularly those specialising in water and wastewater management. Companies that can offer consolidated billing, robust account management, and compliance with statutory and regulatory standards, including social value contributions, will find this engagement beneficial for growth. While EVERFLOW LIMITED, a large supplier, has secured this contract, similar opportunities could suit SMEs and larger enterprises with the capacity to manage multi-site operations. Given the open procurement method employed, businesses have the opportunity to leverage their expertise and expand their service offerings to public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Water and Wastewater Services for Rossendale Borough Council Sites

Notice Description

Rossendale Borough Council has awarded a three-year contract for the provision of retail water and wastewater services across multiple Council sites within the Borough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f26c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010558-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

90400000 - Sewage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Fenton-Clough
Contact Email
kevinfentonclough@rossendalebc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BACUP
Postcode
OL13 0BB
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Rossendale
Electoral Ward
Britannia & Lee Mill
Westminster Constituency
Rossendale and Darwen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERFLOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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