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09 Jul 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

Rother District Council, a sub-central government authority based in Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process titled "REX2605 Electropneumatic drains- Fairlight Cove." This project involved the replacement of 56 pumps and associated equipment in Fairlight, East Sussex. The procurement category is classified under works, specifically focusing on pumps and compressors as well as dredging and pumping works. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold without competition, considering the specialised nature of the work required. The contract commenced on 1st December 2025 and concluded on 31st July 2026, with TPGEO being awarded the contract.

The successful procurement offers business growth opportunities, particularly for those specialising in electromechanical works and specialists in pumps and compressors. While this contract was directly awarded due to the necessity for specialised expertise and continuity of previous works, similar future opportunities could benefit engineering specialists and contractors with a track record in high-skill, niche markets. Businesses that can offer technically advanced solutions and have the capacity to handle specialised engineering projects within public infrastructure domains would find such procurement processes notably advantageous.

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Notice Title

REX2605 Electropneumatic drains- Fairlight Cove

Notice Description

Rother District Council appointed TPGEO to replace 56 pumps and associated equipment in Rockmead Road, Fairlight, East Sussex. Specialist works required the specialist engineering and knowledge of the pumping scheme. This contractor is the original installer of the pumps and ancillary equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064761-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42120000 - Pumps and compressors

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN39 3JX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rother
Electoral Ward
Bexhill Central
Westminster Constituency
Bexhill and Battle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TPGEO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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