--- title: "Highways Specialist Works and Services: Subway Pumps (2024)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e769" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e769" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e769.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e769.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Highways Specialist Works and Services: Subway Pumps (2024) Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e769 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e769) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e769.json) ## Summary West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is inviting tenders for the "Highways Specialist Works and Services: Subway Pumps (2024)" project, classified under CPV code 50511000 (Repair and maintenance services of pumps). This procurement, currently in the tender stage, focuses on repair and maintenance services for pump equipment on highway drainage assets within the West Sussex region (UKJ2). The contract period starts from 1 May 2025 and runs until 30 April 2028, with an option for renewal for up to an additional two years. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 24 March 2025, followed by the bid opening and the start of the award period on the same date. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services for liquid pumps and related infrastructure. The successful tenderer will be responsible for essential operations such as de-silting pump chambers, maintaining lifting chains, and providing traffic management, which are pivotal to ensuring highway safety and functionality. Given the contract's substantial value of £350,000 GBP and the possibility of a two-year extension, businesses experienced in providing high reliability and quality services will find this procurement particularly beneficial. Companies with expertise in emergency response for pump maintenance will especially suit this tender, opening avenues for steady work and potential for long-term partnership with WSCC. ## Notice A contract for the Provision of Services for the Maintenance of Pump Equipment on Highway Drainage Assets is being tendered by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). WSCC requires a single contractor to deliver the Services for the duration of the Contract. Responses and communication must be via the WSCC e-Souricng portal here: https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome ### Lot Information Lot 1 A contract for the Provision of Services for the Maintenance of Pump Equipment on Highway Drainage Assets is being tendered by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). WSCC requires a single contractor to deliver the Services for the duration of the Contract. For the purposes of this procurement exercise, the term Services is used to describe the full range of Services required. A summary of the Requirement is given below. * Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1981, the Council has a statutory obligation to ensure the highway is maintained so that it is "Fit for purpose" and "Safe for use". * There are currently 18 surface water sites that utilise pumped drainage assets to manage surface water run-off from the highway. * The key liabilities associated with these sites relates to the failure of pumped drainage equipment leading to flooding of the highway. * Each site has a specific maintenance schedule to ensure availability of the equipment which is available in the Data Room * The Service Provider will be responsible for the maintenance and servicing of pumps and associated infrastructure at the Sites. * The Service Provider will be required to de-silt the pump chambers at the Sites and dispose of any arisings to a licensed facility. * The Service Provider will be required to maintain and/or replace lifting chains (where applicable) at the Sites. * The Service Provider will be required to provide all pedestrian and vehicular traffic management to undertake the works. * The Service Provider will be required to attend emergency call outs when required at the Sites. Please see Document 2: Specification for further details. WSCC reserves the right to propose non-material changes to the Specification, if necessary, through consultation with the successful Bidder. This tender will not contain lots. Responses and communication must be via the WSCC e-Souricng portal here: https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome Renewal: Up to an additional 2 years. Final possible end date: 30/04/2030. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007015-2025 | | 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 | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | £350,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 1RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester Central | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50511000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps - 50511100 - Repair and maintenance services of liquid pumps ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 16:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007015-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office - https://www.westsussex.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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