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Maintenance of Fire Hydrants

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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20 May 2026 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Maintenance of Fire Hydrants" was conducted by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, a public authority within the sub-central government category. Located in Bootle, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically for hydrant repair and replacement for the year 2026/2027. The procurement method utilised was direct and classified as below the threshold without competition. The award stage is current, with a contract value of £25,000, and the contract period spans from 20th May 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in hydrant systems. Ideal contenders are likely to be service providers who can efficiently manage the logistics and technical requirements of hydrant maintenance in line with the needs of United Utilities Water Limited, the named supplier. Engaging in such contracts could bolster a company’s portfolio and supply chain positioning in the public utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Fire Hydrants

Notice Description

Hydrant Repair and Replacement for 2026/2027 through United Utilities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046041-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42131160 - Hydrants

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 31 Mar 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
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITED UTILITIES WATER

Further Information

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