--- title: "Quomps Splash Park - Operation, Servicing & Seasonal Maintenance Contract (2026-2029)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067347" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067347" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067347.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067347.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHRISTCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-18" --- # Quomps Splash Park - Operation, Servicing & Seasonal Maintenance Contract (2026-2029) Buyer: CHRISTCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067347 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067347) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067347.json) ## Summary Christchurch Town Council initiated a procurement process for the operation, servicing, and seasonal maintenance of the Quomps Splash Park, covering a period from 2026 to 2029, with an option to extend by an additional year. This process, specifically for the UKK24 region in the United Kingdom, falls under the category of services relating to equipment for swimming pools and maintenance of playground equipment. Initially, at the active tender stage, it sought submissions via open competition, with a deadline for tenders set for 20th April 2026. However, as of 18th June 2026, the tender was cancelled, and the corresponding award status was updated to 'cancelled' on 21st May 2026. Despite the cancellation, the contract was envisioned to comply with UK legal standards, including detailed specifications for service provision throughout the seasonal operational period. Although the procurement was ultimately cancelled, it would have presented substantial business growth opportunities for companies experienced in splash park operations, maintenance services, and water management systems. Particularly suitable contenders would have included small to medium enterprises with capabilities in service methodology, risk and contract management, and sustainable practice innovations. Businesses specialising in providing comprehensive service packages that include daily operations, water quality management, and maintenance tasks would have found themselves well-positioned to compete under the evaluation criteria emphasising quality, value for money, and experience. The contract, had it proceeded, anticipated a gross value of GBP 148,800, designed to attract businesses focusing on delivering competitive, high-standard maintenance services. ## Notice Christchurch Town Council is procuring a three-year contract (with an optional one-year extension) for the servicing, operation and maintenance of the Quomps Splash Park. The Contractor will provide all daily operational checks, water quality testing, chemical dosing, plant room operations, and public-facing readiness tasks throughout the seasonal operating period. The service includes two site visits per day during the open season, monthly microbiological testing using an accredited laboratory, annual deep cleaning and disinfection of the three water tanks, routine plant servicing, and reactive maintenance of pumps, filters, jets and controls. The Contractor must supply all chemicals, consumables, PPE, and specialist equipment required to deliver the service. The contract also includes seasonal commissioning, end-of-season decommissioning/winterisation, and winter call-outs for flooding or system protection. All work must comply with relevant UK water quality, safety, electrical and pool plant standards, and must be carried out by suitably competent personnel. The required services must be delivered in accordance with the detailed specification and service levels set out in the tender documents. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The contract includes an option to extend for one (1) additional year beyond the initial three-year term. This option may be exercised at the sole discretion of the Council, subject to satisfactory contractor performance, continued operational need for the services, and the availability of budget. Renewal: The contract includes the option to extend for a further one (1) year at the sole discretion of the Council. The extension may be used where the Contractor has delivered the Services to a satisfactory standard in accordance with the specification, service levels and key performance indicators, and where the Council determines that continued service provision is required. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory performance, ongoing operational need and availability of budget. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057759-2026 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £124,000 | | Lots value | £124,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHRISTCHURCH TOWN COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | CHRISTCHURCH | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH23 1AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Electoral ward | Christchurch Town | | Westminster constituency | Christchurch | | Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 43324100 - Equipment for swimming pools - 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment - 90913100 - Tank-cleaning services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2026 at 15:50 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057759-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 09:22 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027129-2026 - 24 Mar 2026 at 17:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027054-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057759-2026 18th June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027129-2026 25th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027054-2026 24th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13942 ## Notice URLs - https://www.christchurch-tc.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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