This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2026 at 10:41

Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Devon District Council has successfully completed the procurement process for renewing the septic tank plant at Courtenay Cottages, Washfield. The project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on sewage treatment works and sewage services. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method, classified as below the threshold, indicating a smaller scale project ideal for SMEs. The award was finalised to WCI Group Limited on 17th July 2026, with the contract period starting from 20th July 2026 and concluding on 19th July 2027. The project's completion marks a transition from planning and tender stages to the award stage. The Council, located in Tiverton, UK, operates within the sub-central government authority category and actively engages with suppliers for regional development initiatives.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those capable of handling sewage and waste management projects. SMEs with experience in the supply and installation of treatment plants could find such contracts advantageous for portfolio enhancement and regional market penetration. With a project value of approximately £70,392, businesses looking for modestly sized yet impactful projects would benefit from engagements like these under the Mid Devon District Council's remit. The project's focus on quality and price equally offers competitive dynamics that can stimulate innovative solutions in the sewage treatment sector, paving the way for future collaborations with local authorities.

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Notice Title

MD26028 - Renewal of Septic Tank Plant - Courtenay Cottages, Washfield

Notice Description

Removal and disposal of old treatment plant / Supply & install new treatment plant in new location.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067686-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45232421 - Sewage treatment works

90400000 - Sewage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,166 Under £100K
Lots Value
£54,166 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,660 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TIVERTON
Postcode
EX16 6PP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Mid Devon
Electoral Ward
Tiverton Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WCI GROUP

Further Information

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