--- title: "Water Main Replacement - 37 Units - In the Borough of Ashford, Kent" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-26ec5bbf-ffe0-4998-b501-762ed3ba9780" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26ec5bbf-ffe0-4998-b501-762ed3ba9780" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26ec5bbf-ffe0-4998-b501-762ed3ba9780.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26ec5bbf-ffe0-4998-b501-762ed3ba9780.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-23" --- # Water Main Replacement - 37 Units - In the Borough of Ashford, Kent Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26ec5bbf-ffe0-4998-b501-762ed3ba9780 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26ec5bbf-ffe0-4998-b501-762ed3ba9780) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26ec5bbf-ffe0-4998-b501-762ed3ba9780.json) ## Summary Ashford Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Water Main Replacement - 37 Units" project, aimed at addressing aged and defective water mains in Ashford, Kent. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 14:30 on 13th August 2020. The contract is valued at £282,000 and is expected to commence on 7th September 2020, lasting for 13 weeks until 4th December 2020. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing for competitive bids from interested contractors. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and plumbing, particularly those experienced in water supply projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender evaluation will place emphasis on both price and quality of service. Contractors who can demonstrate a strong track record in similar projects and possess the necessary certifications and health and safety compliance should consider applying to enhance their business prospects in the public sector. ## Notice ABC are seeking a suitably experienced and competent Contractor to carry out replacement of aged, defective or shared mains water supplies to its housing stock. The process involves, but is not limited to: - Liaison and coordination of the works with the Statutory Service Provider. - Excavation for and renewal water service pipework externally. - Replacement of water service pipework internally, sufficient to reinstate supply. - New internal and external valves and controls. - All reinstatement work internally and externally to disturbed or excavated areas. - Providing a Health and Safety File in accordance with the CDM 2015 Regulations with marked up plans detailing the installations undertaken. Term: 13 weeks from 7th September 2020 Tender Evaluation: 80% Price - Quotation Form attached 20% Quality - Provision of supporting documentation or information which would assure us of the quality of your service. Contract Award: The company who submits the most economically advantageous tender. Form of Agreement: JCT Minor Works 2011 Documents attached: * Tender WM.20.1 * Standard Selection Questionnaire WM.20.1 * Safeguarding Guidance WM.20.1 Tender Return: In order to be considered please register your interest on the Kent Business Portal and return your bid electronically through the portal no later than 14.30hrs on Wednesday 12th August 2020 Documents to be returned * Tender WM.20.1 * Standard Selection Questionnaire WM.20.1 * Safeguarding Guidance WM.20.1 * Method Statement Please Note: If you fail to return or fully complete any single document requested your tender may be rejected, this will be at our discretion and other than to say why it has been rejected no further correspondence on the matter will be entertained. Timetable Invitation to Tender: 23rd July 2020 Final Date for Clarification: 17:00hrs 6th August 2020 Tender Return Date: 14.30hrs 13th August 2020 Evaluation of Bids: w/c 10th August 2020 Standstill Period: 10 calendar days Appointment made: w/c 24th August 2020 Commencement of Contract: 7th September 2020 Completion of Contract: 4th December 2020 Further Information If you have any queries please contact Simon Lees on (01233) 330684 or by e:mail simon.lees@ashford.gov.uk Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631d7325-5391-44a1-a169-9408132ab249 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Sep 2020 - 14 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £282,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ASHFORD | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN23 1PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44161200 - Water mains ## Release History - 23 Jul 2020 at 11:31 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631d7325-5391-44a1-a169-9408132ab249 - 23 Jul 2020 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d1720c3-96c1-4b12-8641-c53f24a40d23 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d1720c3-96c1-4b12-8641-c53f24a40d23 23rd July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631d7325-5391-44a1-a169-9408132ab249 23rd July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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