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title: "Annual Maintenance of Water Features in Cheltenham 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655d9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# Annual Maintenance of Water Features in Cheltenham 2026

Buyer: CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655d9

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## Summary

Cheltenham Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Annual Maintenance of Water Features in Cheltenham 2026" under an open procurement method, specifically a below threshold open competition. The procurement involves a three-year service contract, with potential for a two-year extension, valued at GBP 136,035 net (GBP 163,242 gross). This service falls under the category of preventive and maintenance services for public water features, including safety checks and Legionella management. The contract has been awarded to Watkins Iles Ltd, as indicated in the award notice published on 15th May 2026. The service contract is scheduled to run from 18th May 2026 to 27th April 2029, with a maximum extent date until 25th April 2031, should renewal options based on performance and costs be exercised.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on maintenance services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Watkins Iles Ltd, which succeeded in securing this contract. The award can serve as a substantial growth avenue for companies experienced in preventive maintenance services, repair of pumps and valves, and parks maintenance. Businesses operating in Cheltenham or nearby regions would find this contract appealing due to its location and the potential for contract extension, allowing for sustained business growth through a steady work pipeline. Additionally, organisations adept in compliance and safety checks for public installations could leverage such opportunities to establish or strengthen their foothold in public sector contracting.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to let a three year contract (with the possibility of a two year extension), for the annual maintenance of public water features between May and October (inclusive). The work encompasses preparation for the season, daily operation visits, repairs and ongoing maintenance, and close down. The works also include safety checks and certification of the electrical installations, Legionella risk management, and an end of year asset condition report.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Authority wishes to continue the service further based on performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044931-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000 |
| Lots value | £144,000 |
| Awards value | £136,035 |
| Contracts value | £136,035 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL50 9SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATKINS ILES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services
- 50510000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers
- 77313000 - Parks maintenance services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 12:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044931-2026
- 15 May 2026 at 12:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044929-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 11:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014237-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044931-2026
  15th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044929-2026
  15th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014237-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.cheltenham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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