Tender

Annual Maintenance of Water Features in Cheltenham 2026

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

Cheltenham Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "Annual Maintenance of Water Features in Cheltenham 2026." This tender falls under the services category and encompasses preventive maintenance and repair services, specifically focusing on public water features in Cheltenham, UKK13 region, United Kingdom. The contract covers maintenance activities from May to October each year, including safety checks and Legionella risk management. The procurement is conducted as an open competition, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, with submissions due by 17th March 2026. The initial contract period is set for three years starting from 20th April 2026, with a potential extension of two years. The combined value of the lot is up to £180,000, with quality accounting for 30% and price for 70% of the award criteria.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in water feature operations, electrical installations, and health risk management. Ideal contenders would be firms experienced in public works, preventative maintenance, and regulatory compliance within the sub-central government sector. Engaging with Cheltenham Borough Council affords a robust partnership for capable organisations aiming to expand their service portfolio in municipal maintenance, offering stable income possibilities and the chance to showcase their proficiency in a competitive environment.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014237-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Post Town
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

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