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title: "Environment Agency - Service of Sumps and Sump Pumps at Thames Barrier and Associated Gates"
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# Environment Agency - Service of Sumps and Sump Pumps at Thames Barrier and Associated Gates

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-563ec288-2ad7-4574-9d8e-c3f509456fab

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## Summary

The Environment Agency is seeking services for the maintenance of Sumps and Sump Pumps at the Thames Barrier and associated gates, under the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. This open procurement process, classified under repair and maintenance services, includes work across various locations in London. The tender was published on 12th December 2016, with submissions due by 9th January 2017 at 2:00 PM. The total contract value is estimated at £100,000, with a minimum bid threshold of £80,000. The contract period starts from 1st February 2017 and will last until 31st January 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in confined space operations and compliance with ISO9001 quality management standards. Given the Counter Terrorism Check requirements, organisations with a solid record of UK residency are well-suited to approach this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, ensuring a diverse range of suppliers in this critical public procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The Environment Agency is seeking services for the maintenance of Sumps & Sump Pumps at Thames Barrier & Associated Gates. Additional information: *Service of Sumps and Sump Pumps at The Thames Barrier & Associated Gates in accordance with the 'Flygt Maintenance Manual', at different locations at the Thames Barrier; up and down river, Dartford Creek Barrier, KVG and Barking Barrier. Supplier's staff will be subjected to a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC). Applicants must have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years to gain clearance. Suppliers must be using a Quality Management System which conforms to the principles of ISO9001 or equivalent and must have a relevant certification for working in a confined space. Download the ITT document from Bravo portal which can be accessed here; https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk. Select "View current opportunities" and search for the contract reference number 20362. Tender returned closing date of Monday 09/01/2017 02:00pm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82392523-7d49-4aa6-9df0-b0b9438bcc28 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUGAR INDUSTRIES LTD (T/A COUGAR PUMPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2017 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82392523-7d49-4aa6-9df0-b0b9438bcc28
- 12 Dec 2016 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4526f92-f885-4205-bef3-ca685ee267ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82392523-7d49-4aa6-9df0-b0b9438bcc28
  9th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4526f92-f885-4205-bef3-ca685ee267ad
  12th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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