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31 Jul 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for maintaining a water treatment plant is being managed by the City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited, based in Sunderland, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on the repair and maintenance of plant infrastructure. The tender process, designated as an open procedure, is in the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 1st September 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £400,000, will operate from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2027, with a potential renewal up to 2031. The proposed work location includes regions UKC22 and UKC23, offering an attractive opportunity for firms capable of delivering specialised repair and maintenance services.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in infrastructure maintenance. With a scoring system that prioritises a balance of price (65%) and quality (35%), companies providing competitive and high-quality service delivery stand to benefit. The procurement's open procedure allows for wide participation, making it ideal for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in public sector service contracts in the UK. Organisations with expertise in water plant maintenance should find this chance particularly beneficial, especially those prepared to engage in potential future renewals and additional minor works as outlined in the tender options.

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Notice Title

Water Treatment Plant Maintenance

Notice Description

Water Plant maintenance on behalf of Choice Ltd

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Carry out minor works to water plant as required

Renewal: 2+2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072723-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2031-07-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside, TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

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