---
title: "Responsive Drainage Services and Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050157"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Responsive Drainage Services and Works

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050157

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Ashford Borough Council for "Responsive Drainage Services and Works" concluded with a tender cancellation on 4th March 2026, indicating no award was made following the tender process. This contract was set to address drainage system repairs, both internal and external, within council-owned residential properties across various locations in Ashford. Initially posted as an open competition, the tender was active in August 2025, inviting submissions through the Kent Business Portal by 15th September 2025. Projects were set to run from late October 2025 through late October 2028, with potential extensions stretching to 2030. The procurement fell under the category of works, specifically targeting drainage tasks and was aimed at SMEs, with a total estimated value of £1.05 million inclusive of VAT.

This procurement offered substantial business opportunities for contractors with expertise in drainage systems and residential maintenance. Companies capable of handling varied housing types would have found this tender particularly appealing due to the scale and complexity involved, presenting chances for both immediate and extended engagements. Although this specific tender was cancelled, similar procurements could offer future prospects, especially for SMEs aiming to expand their footprint in local government projects. Leveraging expertise in responsive repair services to foul and surface water systems could have positioned businesses well for competition in this public authority sector.

## Notice

ABC is looking to procure a Contractor to provide responsive drainage services and works. The Contractor will be responsible for carrying out works at Council owned dwellings as and when order and required. Works will include responsive repairs of both internal and external residential drainage systems include both foul and surface water systems. The works will be carried out to individual properties of differing house, flat and bungalow types in various locations in the Borough of Ashford area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two possible extension periods of +1 year + 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019493-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £875,000 |
| Lots value | £875,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232452 - Drainage works

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:57 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019493-2026
- 21 Aug 2025 at 13:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050552-2025
- 11 Apr 2025 at 11:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014564-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019493-2026
  4th March 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050552-2025
  21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014564-2025
  11th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  Procurement documents can be accessed via the Kent Business Portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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