Notice Information
Notice Title
Drainage
Notice Description
The scoping document sets out the approach and requirements for the procurement and delivery of Drainage works to properties and communal areas owned by Epping Forest district Council, with the objective of ensuring: * Undertaking works including clearing, excavation, preparation of all drainage. * Being fully compliant with all health and safety regulations. * Cost-effective, sustainable procurement that delivers value for money. Scope of Services Drainage, including clearing blockages and new installations * Ensure drainage serving EFDC dwellings and communal areas are free from obstructions. * Emergency response (2 to 4hrs) to environmental issues or serious disruption to customers. * Provide support to our Out of Hours service, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. * Identifying defects within drainage layouts, to prevent reoccurring issues. * New installations are future proofed to ensure improved use. * Spoil removed from site, to be done so in accordance with all regulations, with all surfaces decontaminated. Objectives * Deliver a consistent, quality service to customers. * Agree all appointments at convenient times with customers. * Communal works to be undertaken efficiently to agreed times, to reduce inconvenience to communities. * Follow variation guidance to ensure cost certainty. Quality Standards * Compliance with Building Regulations 2010 Drainage and Waste Disposal. * Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. * NHF Schedule of Rates 7.1 - Drainage & Groundworks. * Accreditation requirements: CHAS, Constructionline. * Ongoing performance monitoring and KPI reporting. Sustainability & Social Value * Use of sustainable materials and waste reduction strategies. * Commitment to carbon reduction in line with QPS and EFDC targets. * Promotion of local employment and apprenticeships. Risks and Mitigations Supply chain disruption - Access to multiple suppliers, forward ordering and local sourcing. Labour - Where possible recruit locally and limit subcontracting work. Tenant satisfaction - Clear communication with customers across the duration of the work including post-completion surveys. Governance & Performance Monitoring Dedicated contract management team with escalation routes. QPS to provide work orders in line with agreed programme quarterly. KPIs to include * Completions against Target Date. * Planned Works in Progress updates. * Monthly performance reviews and quarterly strategic reporting. Conclusion This scoping document provides the framework for QPS's procurement and delivery of drainage services. The approach prioritises quality, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, ensuring alignment with both QPS's requirements and the long-term objectives of Epping Forest District Council.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-066941
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022711-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Works
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
45 - Construction work
-
- CPV Codes
45232452 - Drainage works
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £645,833 £500K-£1M
- Lots Value
- £645,833 £500K-£1M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 13 Mar 2026Yesterday
- Submission Deadline
- 10 Apr 20264 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 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
- QUALIS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LTD
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- EPPING
- Postcode
- CM16 4BZ
- Post Town
- Chelmsford
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLH East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLH3 Essex
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLH35 West Essex
- Delivery Location
- TLH3 Essex
-
- Local Authority
- Epping Forest
- Electoral Ward
- Epping West & Rural
- Westminster Constituency
- Epping Forest
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022711-2026
13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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