Award

Water & Sewerage

SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD

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08 May 2026 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves a direct award contract titled "Water & Sewerage" managed by two central government entities, Synchronicity Care Ltd (SCL) and County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT). The procurement is set to ensure a continuous and reliable water supply to the trust infrastructure, valued at £322,239.84 for SCL and £516,254.78 for CDDFT, both VAT exempt. The contract covers the UK region "UKC" and involves Northumbrian Water Limited as the supplier. The process is classified under the "goods" category, specifically focusing on "Water mains." The contract period spans from 18th May 2026 to 17th May 2027, with options for two 12-month extensions. This completed procurement adheres to the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 and is essential due to the legal and practical obligations to procure water from Northumbrian Water, which has exclusive rights in the serviced area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the water supply industry, especially those capable of engaging with large, central government contracts. As the procurement method was a direct award due to the necessity of using the exclusive supplier, businesses should explore similar contracts where they may have unique capacities or exclusive rights. Companies within the utilities sector, particularly those specialising in reliable service delivery and large-scale client management, are well-suited to capitalise on this type of opportunity for business growth and expansion. The contract's assured renewal options further enhance the attractiveness of such tenders, providing potential long-term revenue streams and solidifying relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Water & Sewerage

Notice Description

This notice is an amendment to the original UK5 notice ref: 2026/S 000-037550. This contract sit under two contracting authourities but the overall value is as per the original notice. Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) and County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT). Both SCL and CDDFT have a requirement for continuous and reliable water supply to the trust infrastructure. The contract value split is approximately: SCL: PS322,239.84 (VAT Exempt) CDDFT: PS516,254.78 (VAT Exempt)

Procurement Information

As a result, of the trust occupying premises within an area covered by Northumbrian Water they are legally and practically required to obtain water from them. There is no viable or lawful alternative supplier capable of delivering the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069497
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042471-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44161200 - Water mains

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£838,493 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD
Additional Buyers

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER

Further Information

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