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title: "Water Safety 2025 - 2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0558f5"
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published: "2026-01-07"
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# Water Safety 2025 - 2028

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0558f5

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## Summary

Dover District Council has completed the procurement process for the "Water Safety 2025 - 2028" contract, aimed at ensuring the maintenance and safety of all shared and communal water systems in its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) domestic stock. The contract is valued at £403,752 and it covers services such as repair, maintenance, monitoring, control, and surface water treatment. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and is set to run until 31st December 2028, with renewal options extending potentially to 31st December 2030. The contract was awarded to SHERPA ENVIRONMENTAL LTD, which is based in St. Albans, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in environmental safety, particularly those focusing on water systems. SMEs, such as SHERPA ENVIRONMENTAL LTD, which successfully secured the contract, are well-positioned to compete in this sector due to their agility and specialised skills in environmental services. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their portfolios and strengthen their presence in the public sector market, especially within regional government contracts. The contract's open procurement method ensures a competitive process, encouraging innovation and cost-effectiveness while delivering essential services in regional infrastructure management.

## Notice

Contract Award for Water Safety for all shared and communal water systems in Dover District Council's HRA domestic stock.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 yearly extensions are available to be taken in agreement with both parties in yearly increments as set out below. 1st Extension - 1 x 12 months 1.11.2028 - 31.10.2029 2nd Extension - 1 x 12 months 1.11.2029 - 31.10.2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000980-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2029-07-04 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | £403,752 |
| Contracts value | £403,752 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITFIELD, DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHERPA ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
- 90733400 - Surface water treatment services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 11:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000980-2026
- 10 Nov 2025 at 12:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072368-2025
- 4 Jul 2025 at 10:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037366-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000980-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072368-2025
  10th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037366-2025
  4th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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