---
title: "STA Drain Clearing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654af"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654af.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-16"
---

# STA Drain Clearing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654af

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## Summary

The procurement process for the STA Drain Clearing project has been recently completed by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The trust operates within the public authority central government category and sought services for drainage clearance. This procurement, initiated as a direct award due to urgency and limited competitive bids, was finalised with the award pending. Although competitive pricing was sought, only two quotes were received despite initial interest. The process is currently in the award stage, with key dates including a contract period from the 1st of April 2026 to the 31st of March 2029, and a scheduled signature due by the 2nd of March 2026.

This contract offers considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in drainage system maintenance and repair services. The urgent requirement highlights the demand within the drainage sector, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. P.C.M. Drainage, an SME based in Caerphilly, has been identified as the supplier. Businesses well-versed in wastewater-plant repair and maintenance, or those offering innovative drainage solutions, could find this an advantageous portfolio addition for similar future projects. The focus on direct and competitive pricing further signifies potential growth avenues for businesses offering cost-effective services.

## Notice

Clearing of drains at UHBW. Ongoing requirement. End users sought competative pricing but of 5 participants, only received 2 quotes. Now urgent. This is NOT a tender opportunity.

### Procurement Information

Only succeeded in obtaining 2 quotes despite interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013770-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | P.C.M.DRAINAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44163112 - Drainage system
- 45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 11:43 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013770-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013770-2026
  16th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ardrainagesolutions.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/

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