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Cold Water Booster Pumps & Vessel Maintenance

RIVER CLYDE HOMES

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Cold Water Booster Pumps & Vessel Maintenance" led by River Clyde Homes, focuses on housing and community amenities in the Inverclyde area, under industry category CPV 45252124. River Clyde Homes, located in Greenock, is working through an open procedure to select a contractor for pump and vessel maintenance and ancillary tasks. Initially announced in December 2025, the award was finalised on 18th March 2026 with PumpCare Limited being selected as the supplier. With a value of £30,408, the contract began on 17th February 2026 and extends for two years, with options for further renewal periods. Key stages included an electronic tender submission period concluding on 18th December 2025, with the contract subsequently being awarded through open competitive bidding.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the maintenance and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in water systems and with experience in comprehensive service delivery for public organisations. Companies adept at meeting stringent insurance requirements and holding relevant certifications could benefit from potential extensions and renewals, securing long-term working relationships with River Clyde Homes. Enterprises that can effectively integrate community benefits—such as targeted recruitment, environmental initiatives, and contributions to local education—stand to score higher during the bidding process with 5% of the tender score devoted to community benefits, promoting business growth through socially responsible practices. This tender is conducive to SME involvement, as evidenced by PumpCare Limited's success despite the competitive nature marked by five bid submissions.

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Notice Title

Cold Water Booster Pumps & Vessel Maintenance

Notice Description

We require a contractor to undertake cold water booster pumps and vessel maintenance for properties that are the responsibility of River Clyde Homes located within the Inverclyde area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

River Clyde Homes are seeking to employ a suitably experienced and competent company to undertake pump and vessel maintenance and any other related remedial works for properties that are the responsibility of River Clyde Homes located within the Inverclyde area.

Options: This contract will run for two years with the option to extend for a further two 12 month periods.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial 2 year duration. RCH may wish to extend any resultant agreement for up to a further 2, 12 month periods, subject to the agreement of the successful bidder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817537
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552001
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

50510000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers

50511000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,408 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
December 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVER CLYDE HOMES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 2UZ
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUMPCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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