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Annual Maintenance of Water Features in Cheltenham 2026

Cheltenham Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2026 at 13:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 May 2026 at 13:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 11:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheltenham Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Annual Maintenance of Water Features in Cheltenham 2026" under an open procurement method, specifically a below threshold open competition. The procurement involves a three-year service contract, with potential for a two-year extension, valued at GBP 136,035 net (GBP 163,242 gross). This service falls under the category of preventive and maintenance services for public water features, including safety checks and Legionella management. The contract has been awarded to Watkins Iles Ltd, as indicated in the award notice published on 15th May 2026. The service contract is scheduled to run from 18th May 2026 to 27th April 2029, with a maximum extent date until 25th April 2031, should renewal options based on performance and costs be exercised.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on maintenance services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Watkins Iles Ltd, which succeeded in securing this contract. The award can serve as a substantial growth avenue for companies experienced in preventive maintenance services, repair of pumps and valves, and parks maintenance. Businesses operating in Cheltenham or nearby regions would find this contract appealing due to its location and the potential for contract extension, allowing for sustained business growth through a steady work pipeline. Additionally, organisations adept in compliance and safety checks for public installations could leverage such opportunities to establish or strengthen their foothold in public sector contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Annual Maintenance of Water Features in Cheltenham 2026

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to let a three year contract (with the possibility of a two year extension), for the annual maintenance of public water features between May and October (inclusive). The work encompasses preparation for the season, daily operation visits, repairs and ongoing maintenance, and close down. The works also include safety checks and certification of the electrical installations, Legionella risk management, and an end of year asset condition report.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Authority wishes to continue the service further based on performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044931-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

50510000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers

77313000 - Parks maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£136,035 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£136,035 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2029 3-4 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
Cheltenham Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Watkins Iles Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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