---
title: "Housing - Drainage and Groundwork Repairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050e19"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050e19.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-14"
---

# Housing - Drainage and Groundwork Repairs

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050e19

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## Summary

The Dartford Borough Council recently completed a procurement process for "Housing - Drainage and Groundwork Repairs," aimed at servicing its housing stock. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'works', specifically involving ground-drainage work. Dartford, located within the UKJ43 region of the United Kingdom, served as the focal point for these activities. The procurement stage was at the award and contract stage with key dates indicating the award notice on 7th May 2025 and the contract signed on 14th May 2025. The contract is active from 15th May 2025 through to 28th March 2026. The process employed was a 'direct' procurement method below the threshold, indicating there was no formal competition.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in drainage and groundwork services, particularly those capable of handling both planned and reactive maintenance, as outlined by the Council's requirements. Marsh Services SE Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME), was awarded the contract, highlighting that SMEs operating in construction and maintenance sectors are well-suited to benefit from similar opportunities. With the contract valued at £99,000 (gross £118,800), businesses equipped with relevant expertise and resources could explore future tenders in this category to enhance growth and expand their service offerings within the public sector. Engaging with direct procurement processes of local councils can lead to fruitful contracts with significant economic impact.

## Notice

To complete drainage and groundworks repairs to the Council's housing stock, covering reactive work and voids

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021414-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| Contracts value | £99,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARSH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111240 - Ground-drainage work

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 14:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021414-2025
- 7 May 2025 at 14:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019468-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021414-2025
  14th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019468-2025
  7th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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