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19 Jun 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Water Systems Risk Assessment Services" has been awarded by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, located at Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, United Kingdom. The procurement process falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, specifically focusing on water risk assessments. The contract was finalized at the award stage, with significant dates including the contract start on 15th June 2026 and its end on 31st May 2028, with a potential extension until 31st May 2029. The procurement utilised a limited method focusing on below-threshold, limited competition, and the total contract value is £84,000 GBP. The supplier, GMS Services Ltd, based in Wigan, is responsible for fulfilling the contract.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in services across the realms of architecture, construction, and engineering, particularly those focused on compliance and safety in water systems. Small and medium enterprises like GMS Services Ltd, the awarded contractor, are ideally positioned to compete in such procurement exercises due to their flexibility and niche expertise. Companies in the North West of England, particularly those already experienced in public sector projects, might find similar opportunities in contracts of this nature to bolster their portfolio and gain further presence in the public sector realm.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Water Systems Risk Assessment Services

Notice Description

This Invitation to Quote ("ITQ") is issued to those Contractors who have been invited to tender ("Tenderers") to Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (the "Council") for the Provision of Water Risk Assessment Services (the "Contract"), their professional advisers and other parties essential to preparing a tender for this Contract (the "Tender") and for no other purpose.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b960
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058185-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GMS SERVICES

Further Information

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