---
title: "SKDC-1400-Grantham Canal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e571"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# SKDC-1400-Grantham Canal

Buyer: SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e571

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## Summary

The Grantham Canal procurement, initiated by South Kesteven District Council in collaboration with Welland Procurement, is focused on the installation of stop logs within existing culvert structures to manage water levels effectively and introduce safe means of access for maintenance and inspection. Located in Grantham, United Kingdom, this open competition began with a tender notice published on 20th November 2025. The procurement journey progressed through stages ending in a successful contract award to ECS Engineering Services LTD on 1st April 2026, with the contract period extending until 29th April 2027. The procurement fell below threshold guidelines, classifying as civil engineering works under the CPV 45200000 code.

This tender provides robust opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, particularly those involved in water management infrastructure projects. With a contract valued at £225,000 net, this project suits small to medium enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their foothold in specialised waterworks installation and maintenance within the UK market. Companies with a focus on combining competitive pricing and quality, as indicated by the tender's award criteria of 60% price and 40% quality, would find themselves well-positioned to secure such contracts, enhancing their portfolio and capacity for future public procurement engagements.

## Notice

To undertake works to control the water levels of the Grantham Canal by installation of stop logs into existing culvert structures and works to install safe means of access structures so that maintenance and inspection of the canal infrastructure can be carried out safely.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030116-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | £225,000 |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| Contracts value | £225,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | WELLAND PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | GRANTHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG31 6TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Melton |
| Electoral ward | Melton Warwick |
| Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECS ENGINEERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 08:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030116-2026
- 8 Jan 2026 at 10:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001326-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 12:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075649-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030116-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001326-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075649-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ecseng.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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