---
title: "Drainage Services 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05047d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-11-04"
---

# Drainage Services 2

Buyer: MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05047d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Drainage Services 2" contract initiated by the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has reached the award stage, with documentation indicating completion. This contract focuses on drainage services within the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells area, specifically classified under the drainage works industry. The procurement method employed was open competition, conducted below the threshold with a framework agreement in place. Notably, the contract was awarded on 12 September 2025, with the contract period commencing on 5 November 2025. The services required were designated under the UKJ45 region of the United Kingdom, with significant planning and active procurement stages leading to its completion. This NHS Trust, located at Hermitage Lane, Kent, operates as a central government public authority with Sarah Stevens acting as the primary contact point.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in drainage works, particularly those that can participate in frameworks and comply with open competition protocols. Companies that have the capacity to deliver large-scale projects in line with central government requirements would find this tender fitting. Owing to the employment of an open procurement method, the tender encouraged broad competition, making it ideal for larger enterprises in the drainage services sector. With nine bids received at the final stage, the competition was robust, though businesses focusing on integrating social values such as SMEs or VCSEs might have had additional scope, given the reserved participation for specific locations. The inclusion of several large-scale suppliers like Pipeflow and 1st Choice evidences the competitive nature and the scope for market penetration for those aiming to establish or expand their business footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

Drainage Services for Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

### Planning Information

drainage services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070648-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | 18 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME16 9QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Barming Heath & Teston |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | 1ST CHOICE; BPS; DSP; O'CONNELL CONTRACTING; PIPEFLOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 45332300 - Drain-laying work

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 07:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070648-2025
- 22 Apr 2025 at 10:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016183-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 10:29 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015837-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 08:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015753-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070648-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016183-2025
  22nd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015837-2025
  17th April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015753-2025
  17th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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