--- title: "FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE AND WATER TESTING CONTRACT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-faa940e5-e5f9-45d0-bddc-ad4c371a775d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-faa940e5-e5f9-45d0-bddc-ad4c371a775d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-faa940e5-e5f9-45d0-bddc-ad4c371a775d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-faa940e5-e5f9-45d0-bddc-ad4c371a775d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-16" --- # FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE AND WATER TESTING CONTRACT Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-faa940e5-e5f9-45d0-bddc-ad4c371a775d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-faa940e5-e5f9-45d0-bddc-ad4c371a775d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-faa940e5-e5f9-45d0-bddc-ad4c371a775d.json) ## Summary Worcester City Council is currently seeking contractors for the "Fountain Maintenance and Water Testing Contract," which involves repairs, maintenance, and planned works for three water features: Gheluvelt Park Splashpad, Cripplegate Park fountain (Grade II Listed), and Quayhead Fountain, all located within Worcester. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 28 January 2022. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2022 and extend until 31 March 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as repair and maintenance services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in maintenance and servicing of similar water features. Businesses equipped to provide regular servicing, reactive maintenance, and planned maintenance works will find this a beneficial contract to pursue, as successful tendering could enhance their market presence and support growth in the public sector. Bidders are advised to access procurement documents via the Proactis Pro-Contract portal after registering their company details. ## Notice Worcester City Council is seeking a Contractor to undertake repairs, maintenance and planned works at the direction of the Client for the three water features noted below (all located within the city boundaries). - Gheluvelt Park Splashpad. - Cripplegate Park fountain [Grade II Listed] - Quayhead Fountain The service to be provided is described in three categories: A - Regular servicing during the operational period of the fountains. This will include microbiological and Ph water testing. B - Reactive maintenance and repairs according to a priority assigned by the Client. C - Planned maintenance up to a maximum value of PS10,000 per order, (subject to quotation and demonstration of Best Value). The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password, allowing them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa9abf4-8720-46aa-a317-e655537fb78e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR1 2EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Cathedral | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2021 at 14:34 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa9abf4-8720-46aa-a317-e655537fb78e - 16 Dec 2021 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e21e6dc-43e2-480b-8b26-a476b686c0f9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa9abf4-8720-46aa-a317-e655537fb78e 16th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e21e6dc-43e2-480b-8b26-a476b686c0f9 16th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.worcester.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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