Tender

Pool Plant Specialist for Wirral Council's Active Wirral Services

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 13:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is conducting an open procurement process for a Pool Plant Specialist to support its Active Wirral Services, focusing on the operation and maintenance of pool plant systems across five leisure centres. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 8 May 2026. This tender falls under the services category, specifically for repair and maintenance services in the UKD74 region. Key procurement dates include an enquiry period ending on 1 May 2026, and an award period anticipated to conclude by 29 May 2026. The contract begins on 8 June 2026 for two years, with the potential for a 12-month extension, and has a gross value of £288,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in pool plant operations, maintenance, and related repair services. Suitable contenders may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the eligibility criteria supporting such entities. The opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses with expertise in preventative maintenance, servicing, repair, and efficient fault diagnosis. Additionally, those with skills in budget management within pool environments would find this procurement attractive. The open procedure method ensures a transparent and competitive process, potentially opening doors to significant business growth within the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pool Plant Specialist for Wirral Council's Active Wirral Services

Notice Description

Wirral Council's Active Wirral Services is seeking a qualified Pool Plant Specialist to manage the operation and maintenance of pool plant systems and associated equipment across five leisure centres. Scope of Work * Preventative maintenance * Servicing and repairs * Call-out support * Fault diagnosis and rectification * Reporting and documentation * Budget management within the pool environment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The option to extend is for an additional 12 months following the expiration of the initial term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031527-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2028 1-2 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
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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