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Michaelchurch Escley Primary Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade Works

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 10:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Mar 2026 at 10:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has awarded a contract for the upgrade works of the sewage treatment plant at Michaelchurch Escley Primary School, with S C Joseph Ltd being named as the supplier. This public procurement process falls under the industry category of construction works, specifically focusing on sewage treatment infrastructure. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, considered below the threshold, with the contract value set at £39,617. The upgrade works are set to be completed in Spring 2026, starting on 19th March and concluding by 30th May. The award was made active as of 16th March 2026, demonstrating a swift transition from planning to execution by Herefordshire Council, a sub-central government public authority.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the construction and infrastructure sector, particularly those specialising in environmental and sewage treatment solutions. Given the limited competition and focus on SMEs, companies like S C Joseph Ltd, which is categorised as an SME, are well-suited to compete in tenders of this nature. The project enables construction firms to expand their portfolio in public works, contributing to essential environmental infrastructure enhancements. This award serves as a testament to the potential for local SMEs to secure government contracts, thereby driving regional economic growth and expertise development in construction works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Michaelchurch Escley Primary Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade Works

Notice Description

Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade Works to be completed with JCT Contract in Spring 2026 at cost of PS39,617

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024995-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,617 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£39,617 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 30 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S C JOSEPH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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