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26 Jun 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Oldbury, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Repairs to Underground Water Pipes" under the works category, focusing on water-distribution pipelines. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the competitive threshold, with no competition involved. The contract was awarded to ONSITE CENTRAL LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in the West Midlands. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2027, with a gross value of £210,000. This contract process reached the award stage on 26th June 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in water-related infrastructure and repair works, especially those with the expertise to handle water-distribution pipelines. The contract, devoid of initial competition, implies significant growth potential for suppliers capable of delivering quality and efficient services. Businesses with a focus on expanding into public sector contracts, especially in the central government domain, could leverage such opportunities for further growth and establishing a sustainable revenue stream.

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Notice Title

Repairs to Underground Water Pipes

Notice Description

The provision of repairs to underground fresh water pipes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060463-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONSITE CENTRAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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