---
title: "Maintenance of Fire Hydrants"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069c8e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069c8e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-08"
---

# Maintenance of Fire Hydrants

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c8e

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority seeking services for the "Maintenance of Fire Hydrants" for the period of 2026/2027. This contract, classified under repair and maintenance services (CPV 50000000), specifically targets hydrants (CPV 42131160) in Bootle, within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete as the contract was awarded directly to United Utilities Water Limited without competition, based on the "Below threshold - without competition" procurement method. The contract was set in motion on 20th May 2026 and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2027. The total gross value of the contract is £30,000, although the amount excluding VAT is £25,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth primarily for businesses specialising in utilities and infrastructure maintenance. Firms with expertise in hydrant repair and replacement can leverage this contract to establish or expand relationships with sub-central government agencies like the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority. While the contract is procured directly without broader competition, businesses that can engage in similar public authority projects can anticipate potential collaborations or partnerships in future tenders requiring similar technical expertise on infrastructure maintenance within the utilities sector.

## Notice

Hydrant Repair and Replacement for 2026/2027 through United Utilities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053579-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNITED UTILITIES WATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42131160 - Hydrants
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 07:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053579-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 08:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046041-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053579-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046041-2026
  20th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.merseyfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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