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title: "Tender for Fresh Water Burst Pipes"
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buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Tender for Fresh Water Burst Pipes

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef42ceef-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the Excavation and Repair of Fresh Water Burst Pipes, a procurement classified under the construction industry category and focusing on plumbing and drain-laying work. This open procedure tender is set in the West Midlands and has a tender period ending on 15th September 2017. The anticipated contract will commence on 1st December 2017 and is expected to last for three years, concluding on 30th November 2020. The estimated total value of the contract is £174,000 excluding VAT, based on historical data. Interested businesses can access the In-tend e-Tendering System for submissions and more details.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in plumbing, construction, and infrastructure repair services. Companies equipped to respond promptly to repair calls and those with experience in excavating and reinstating water pipelines in varied types of housing would be well-suited to compete. Given the scale of the required services, businesses with the ability to manage medium to large-scale projects will particularly benefit from this contract.

## Notice

Tender for Fresh Water Burst Pipes The Excavation and Repair of Fresh Water Burst mains and pipes, including breaking out and reinstatement. The properties consist of Housing varying in age of both traditional and system built construction and of low, medium and high rise. The successful Contractor may be called upon to carry out works at short notice and the tendered rates should reflect this requirement. The total estimated value excluding VAT for the entire duration of the contract including is PS174,000. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from the contract. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2017 and will be for a period of 3 years until 30th November 2020. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 15 September 2017 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da073c3-c5a4-4b35-aaa9-5c6ff32ffbae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44163000 - Pipes and fittings
- 44163100 - Pipes
- 44163140 - Steam and water pipes

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2017 at 11:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da073c3-c5a4-4b35-aaa9-5c6ff32ffbae
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da073c3-c5a4-4b35-aaa9-5c6ff32ffbae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da073c3-c5a4-4b35-aaa9-5c6ff32ffbae
  20th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

## Provenance

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