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Maintenance of Fire Hydrants

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Jun 2026 at 07:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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20 May 2026 at 08:07

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority seeking services for the "Maintenance of Fire Hydrants" for the period of 2026/2027. This contract, classified under repair and maintenance services (CPV 50000000), specifically targets hydrants (CPV 42131160) in Bootle, within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete as the contract was awarded directly to United Utilities Water Limited without competition, based on the "Below threshold - without competition" procurement method. The contract was set in motion on 20th May 2026 and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2027. The total gross value of the contract is £30,000, although the amount excluding VAT is £25,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth primarily for businesses specialising in utilities and infrastructure maintenance. Firms with expertise in hydrant repair and replacement can leverage this contract to establish or expand relationships with sub-central government agencies like the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority. While the contract is procured directly without broader competition, businesses that can engage in similar public authority projects can anticipate potential collaborations or partnerships in future tenders requiring similar technical expertise on infrastructure maintenance within the utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance of Fire Hydrants

Notice Description

Hydrant Repair and Replacement for 2026/2027 through United Utilities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053579-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice Documents

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