---
title: "Drainage Services Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0588cb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-15"
---

# Drainage Services Contractor

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0588cb

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council has recently completed its procurement process for the "Drainage Services Contractor" under tender ID 2568-TEN-D. The contract, valued at £150,000, was awarded to Metro Rod Ltd and pertains to drainage works. This contract involves a 24/7 service provision for emergency drain unblocking, maintenance, and replacement of failed drainage systems for HRA properties located in East Suffolk (region UKH14). The procurement process utilised a limited method, specifically an award procedure without a prior call for competition, aligning with the PCR2015 compliance framework. The contract was signed on 29th July 2025 and is currently active.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the drainage and maintenance sector, especially those capable of providing round-the-clock support. Large-scale contractors like Metro Rod Ltd, which can handle comprehensive emergency and maintenance services, are well-suited for such projects. The focus on a key infrastructure area demands expertise in drainage systems and reliable service provision, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market reach in public infrastructure services. The absence of prior competition in this procurement method highlights the potential for companies with strong credentials and established frameworks to capitalise on similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

24/7 contract to provide emergency drain unblocking, planned drain maintenance services and replacement of failed drainage systems including re-lining to HRA properties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

24/7 contract to provide emergency drain unblocking, planned drain maintenance services and replacement of failed drainage systems including re-lining to HRA properties.

### Procurement Information

Contract awarded using a PCR2015 compliant framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049079-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METRO ROD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232452 - Drainage works

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049079-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk

## Provenance

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