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title: "Water & Sewerage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069497"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069497.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# Water & Sewerage

Buyer: SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069497

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves a direct award contract titled "Water & Sewerage" managed by two central government entities, Synchronicity Care Ltd (SCL) and County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT). The procurement is set to ensure a continuous and reliable water supply to the trust infrastructure, valued at £322,239.84 for SCL and £516,254.78 for CDDFT, both VAT exempt. The contract covers the UK region "UKC" and involves Northumbrian Water Limited as the supplier. The process is classified under the "goods" category, specifically focusing on "Water mains." The contract period spans from 18th May 2026 to 17th May 2027, with options for two 12-month extensions. This completed procurement adheres to the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 and is essential due to the legal and practical obligations to procure water from Northumbrian Water, which has exclusive rights in the serviced area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the water supply industry, especially those capable of engaging with large, central government contracts. As the procurement method was a direct award due to the necessity of using the exclusive supplier, businesses should explore similar contracts where they may have unique capacities or exclusive rights. Companies within the utilities sector, particularly those specialising in reliable service delivery and large-scale client management, are well-suited to capitalise on this type of opportunity for business growth and expansion. The contract's assured renewal options further enhance the attractiveness of such tenders, providing potential long-term revenue streams and solidifying relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

This notice is an amendment to the original UK5 notice ref: 2026/S 000-037550. This contract sit under two contracting authourities but the overall value is as per the original notice. Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) and County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT). Both SCL and CDDFT have a requirement for continuous and reliable water supply to the trust infrastructure. The contract value split is approximately: SCL: PS322,239.84 (VAT Exempt) CDDFT: PS516,254.78 (VAT Exempt)

### Procurement Information

As a result, of the trust occupying premises within an area covered by Northumbrian Water they are legally and practically required to obtain water from them. There is no viable or lawful alternative supplier capable of delivering the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042471-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £838,493 |
| 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 | SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD |
| Additional buyers | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHUMBRIAN WATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44161200 - Water mains

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 11:39 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042471-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042471-2026
  8th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cddft.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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