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title: "Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0564e1"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM"
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# Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Project

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0564e1

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham, a public authority located in Catford, United Kingdom, completed the contracting process for their "Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Project" to enhance climate resilience at Trinity CoE Primary School. This project, categorised under the "works" industry, was aimed at reducing surface water risk and fostering awareness around sustainable drainage solutions through educational engagement. The procurement used an open method below the threshold, resulting in the award of the contract to Meristem Design Limited on 4th November 2025. The total contract value is £75,000 and it is scheduled to run until 31st March 2026, with project delivery taking place in the UKI44 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work for school buildings and drainage systems, especially SMEs, as demonstrated by Meristem Design Limited's success. The project's focus on sustainability and educational engagement with climate resilience solutions makes it ideal for companies with expertise in eco-friendly infrastructure and educational outreach. Participating in such public sector projects can enhance visibility, provide steady work through government contracts, and bolster credentials in sustainable development, thereby contributing to business growth.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to increase climate resilience at Trinity CoE Primary School by delivering a SuDS and Engagement programme. The project will reduce surface water risk in the school estate, while raising awareness of the role that SuDS play in climate adaptation; providing educational opportunities for pupils, staff and the wider school community to engage with sustainable drainage solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086332-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERISTEM DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44163112 - Drainage system
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086332-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 15:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058261-2025
- 23 Jul 2025 at 15:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042509-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086332-2025
  29th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058261-2025
  19th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042509-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.londontenders.org/
  The tender pack can be viewed and downloaded on the London tender portal - https://www.londontenders.org/

## Notice URLs

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

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