--- title: "Drainage Investigation and Maintenance Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1db7cf70-27df-4975-b41d-6b82f23d190b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1db7cf70-27df-4975-b41d-6b82f23d190b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1db7cf70-27df-4975-b41d-6b82f23d190b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1db7cf70-27df-4975-b41d-6b82f23d190b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2025-06-09" --- # Drainage Investigation and Maintenance Framework Buyer: CITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1db7cf70-27df-4975-b41d-6b82f23d190b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1db7cf70-27df-4975-b41d-6b82f23d190b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1db7cf70-27df-4975-b41d-6b82f23d190b.json) ## Summary Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for a "Drainage Investigation and Maintenance Framework", intending to appoint three contractors on a framework. The tender, classified under the CPV code for Drainage Works (45232452), was aimed at works located in Sunderland, North East England. The process utilised an open procurement method below the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 21 March 2025. The framework was valued at £4,000,000, with the contract period spanning from 7 April 2025 to 6 April 2029. However, due to a lack of compliant bids, the award was granted to a single supplier, ARM Pipetek Ltd, with a total award value of £3,600,000, starting on 9 June 2025 and concluding on 8 June 2029. This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria were specifically receptive to such business sizes. The drainage framework's focus on maintenance and investigation opens doors for businesses specialising in civil engineering, sewage, and drainage sectors. ARM Pipetek Ltd, an SME, successfully secured the contract, indicating that businesses with expertise in these areas and a keen understanding of local infrastructure needs in Sunderland have a strong chance of competing for similar contracts in the future. Proactive engagement in the registration processes on platforms like Open can further enhance access to such opportunities. ## Notice Sunderland City Council (SCC) is seeking to appoint 3 no. contractors on a framework to undertake drainage investigation and maintenance works located within the City of Sunderland. You will need to create an account on Open in order to access and bid for public sector opportunities issued by Sunderland City Council. Visit www.open-uk.org to register an account (Registration is free and easy. Simply head over to www.open-uk.org and complete the online registration form). 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Visit www.open-hub.org to find out more ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14d4ca76-a40c-4fc2-9406-617019e97846 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,600,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ARM PIPETEK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45232452 - Drainage works ## Release History - 9 Jun 2025 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14d4ca76-a40c-4fc2-9406-617019e97846 - 21 Feb 2025 at 17:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38923433-f460-43ca-b88c-edebac811510 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14d4ca76-a40c-4fc2-9406-617019e97846 9th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38923433-f460-43ca-b88c-edebac811510 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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