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Swimming Pool Chemicals, Monthly Micro Biological Testing & Pool Plant Maintenance - Servicing

Blackburn with Darwen

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10 Aug 2026 at 15:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen procured a service covering the supply of swimming pool chemicals, monthly microbiological testing and pool plant maintenance and servicing. The requirement supports the operation and upkeep of swimming pool facilities, combining chemical supply with regular water-quality testing and maintenance of pool plant. The main category is repair and maintenance services (CPV 50000000). Blackburn with Darwen is the buying organisation, and the services are delivered in Blackburn. The contract is focused on an integrated pool-services requirement rather than a standalone supply of chemicals or an isolated testing commission. Businesses operating across water treatment, swimming-pool compliance, plant engineering and planned maintenance would find the scope most relevant, particularly where they can combine these activities under one service offer.

This procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. Blackburn with Darwen used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. Correct Flow Eng Ltd was selected for the single lot, and the contract was signed on 21 July 2026. The contract runs from 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2027, with one permitted 12-month extension, allowing a maximum end date of 2 August 2028. Its value is £116,000 excluding VAT and £139,200 including VAT. The award covers services delivered in Blackburn. The selected supplier is Correct Flow Eng Ltd, an SME based in Morecambe. The procurement is below threshold, and the tender is recorded as complete.

This award demonstrates a local authority requirement for a combined swimming-pool support service: chemical supply, monthly microbiological testing and pool plant maintenance. A credible competitor for similar work would need dependable chemical procurement and delivery, competent water-quality testing, and the technical capability to inspect, service and maintain pool plant. The requirement favours suppliers able to coordinate recurring compliance-related testing with planned and responsive engineering support, rather than providers offering only one element. Relevant businesses may include specialist pool-maintenance contractors, water-treatment companies with testing capability, and engineering firms experienced in leisure-facility plant. The incumbent is an SME, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by a focused specialist rather than only by a large national contractor. Strong operational coordination and evidence of reliable service delivery would be important when this buyer next tests the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Swimming Pool Chemicals, Monthly Micro Biological Testing & Pool Plant Maintenance - Servicing

Notice Description

Award of contract for supply of Swimming Pool Chemicals, Monthly Micro Biological Testing & Pool Plant Maintenance - Servicing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e067
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075839-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Correct Flow Eng Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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