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STA Drain Clearing

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

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16 Feb 2026 at 11:43

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the STA Drain Clearing project has been recently completed by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The trust operates within the public authority central government category and sought services for drainage clearance. This procurement, initiated as a direct award due to urgency and limited competitive bids, was finalised with the award pending. Although competitive pricing was sought, only two quotes were received despite initial interest. The process is currently in the award stage, with key dates including a contract period from the 1st of April 2026 to the 31st of March 2029, and a scheduled signature due by the 2nd of March 2026.

This contract offers considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in drainage system maintenance and repair services. The urgent requirement highlights the demand within the drainage sector, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. P.C.M. Drainage, an SME based in Caerphilly, has been identified as the supplier. Businesses well-versed in wastewater-plant repair and maintenance, or those offering innovative drainage solutions, could find this an advantageous portfolio addition for similar future projects. The focus on direct and competitive pricing further signifies potential growth avenues for businesses offering cost-effective services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STA Drain Clearing

Notice Description

Clearing of drains at UHBW. Ongoing requirement. End users sought competative pricing but of 5 participants, only received 2 quotes. Now urgent. This is NOT a tender opportunity.

Procurement Information

Only succeeded in obtaining 2 quotes despite interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013770-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

44163112 - Drainage system

45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NU
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

P.C.M.DRAINAGE

Further Information

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