Award

Govan Subway Dewatering System Maintenance

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport focused on the maintenance of the dewatering drainage system at Govan Subway Station in Glasgow, relevant to the transport industry. The contract, part of the Glasgow Subway Underground Rail system, was awarded in March 2026 to WJ Groundwater with a contract value of £747,010. Initially launched through a tender stage, using a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure, the contract was part of the services main procurement category. This initiative falls under the GPA procurement agreement and adheres to the CELEX legal basis. Key dates included the tender period ending on 12th November 2025, with the contract signed on 25th March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport infrastructure maintenance, particularly those with experience in drainage systems. The restricted procurement procedure favours businesses proven capable of meeting high technical quality assurance standards, as shown by specific award criteria encompassing quality and price. SMEs, such as WJ Groundwater, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the market’s openness to smaller enterprises that can compete effectively on technical grounds and pricing. The completion of this award showcases a viable path for businesses to leverage tender opportunities that call for specialised expertise within the UK’s public transport maintenance sector.

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Notice Title

Govan Subway Dewatering System Maintenance

Notice Description

Maintenance of the Dewatering Drainage System at Govan Subway Station, which is part of the overall Glasgow Subway underground railway system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance of the de-watering system at Govan Subway Station, within the Glasgow Subway Underground Rail system

Renewal: Contract can be extended up to 36 months in any increment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812908
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552484
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

43324000 - Drainage equipment

44163112 - Drainage system

45111240 - Ground-drainage work

90733800 - Groundwater pollution drainage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£747,010 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 5JF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WJ GROUNDWATER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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