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title: "Minor Works and Maintenance of Watercourses and Related Assets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02af22"
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buyer: "EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Minor Works and Maintenance of Watercourses and Related Assets

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02af22

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## Summary

Epping Forest District Council is seeking a Contractor for a four-year contract titled "Minor Works and Maintenance of Watercourses and Related Assets." This project falls under the repair and maintenance services category and is located in Essex, UK. The contract involves both routine and non-routine maintenance of watercourses, including emergency flooding response. The tender was initiated in May 2021 and has an expected completion date of June 10, 2021, for bid submissions. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the maintenance and civil engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in drainage and flood management services. Businesses that can provide both routine tasks, such as debris clearance and vegetation removal, and non-routine works, including headwall construction and emergency response services, will be well-suited to compete. The total contract value is set at £280,000, presenting a viable growth avenue for qualified contractors in the region.

## Notice

Epping Forest District Council are seeking a Contractor to maintain watercourses and related assets, including four flood storage areas in the Epping Forest District. The Contract will be for a period of four (4) years. The successful Contractor will also be required to provide out-of-hours flooding emergency response and sandbag supply service. The contract contains both routine and non-routine works. Routine works comprises of, but not limited to, general clearance of debris and silt; removal of vegetation; watercourse re-grading; jetting/rodding of piped watercourses; and annual maintenance of mechanical components. Non-routine works comprises of, but not limited to, headwall construction and other small retaining wall and embankment strengthening works; supply and installation of precast concrete culverts, manholes, silt traps, inlets and grilles; general lopping or removal of trees; repair of wooden and metal railings; grass cutting and surveying.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Epping Forest District Council has a responsibility to maintain watercourses and related assets including four flood storage areas. The Council also provides an out-of-hours flooding emergency response service. The successful Contractor will be required to hold a stack of 1000 pre-filled sandbags and to provide a 24-hour emergency attendance service, 365 days a year. The contract contains both routine and non-routine works. Routine works comprises of, but not limited to, general clearance of debris and silt; removal of vegetation; watercourse re-grading; jetting/rodding of piped watercourses; and annual maintenance of mechanical components. Non-routine works comprises of, but not limited to, headwall construction and other small retaining wall and embankment strengthening works; supply and installation of precast concrete culverts, manholes, silt traps, inlets and grilles; general lopping or removal of trees; repair of wooden and metal railings; grass cutting and surveying. Routine works on average make up 65% annually, whilst non-routine works on average make up 35% annually. These percentages may fluctuate given the number and magnitude of any flooding events throughout the life of the contract. No level of expenditure is guaranteed by the Council. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026838-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | £280,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £280,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUGH PEARL (LAND DRAINAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 44163110 - Drainage pipes
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45232451 - Drainage and surface works
- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works
- 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 17:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026838-2021
- 10 May 2021 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010161-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=637611982
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Epping:-Grounds-maintenance-services./9BM24ATQ7W
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Epping:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./9BM24ATQ7W

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