Official UK procurement notice
Drainage Maintenance and Reactive Works
Authority: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionMersey & West Lancashire NHS Trust are looking to appoint a capable contractor that can provide a planned drainage maintenance service as per the specification and reactive service 24 hours per day 365 days per year for Southport District General Hospital, Town Lane, Southport PR8 6PN, Ormskirk District Hospital, Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd, Ormskirk. L39 2AZ and Wheelchair Services Skelmersdale, Pendle Pl, Skelmersdale. WN8 9RN.
This service will be for a period of 24 months commencing 1st April 2026 and ending 31st March 2028. There will be 1 x 12-month extension available which must be signed by both parties 3 months before contract end date.
CPV: Drain pipes · Drainage equipment · Drainage pipes · Drainage system · Drainage works
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£90,000
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality: 60%
- Cost: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality
- Cost
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Concession
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 6 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Last source update
- 4 Feb 2026, 15:53 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 12 Jan 2026
- Authority reference
W167082- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-071755- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc1cFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 18 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 10 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
6 Nov 2025 → 1 Apr 2026 · 6 dates- Tender notice published345 days ago6 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Clarification questions by311 days ago10 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadline303 days ago18 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by277 days ago12 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Latest notice published255 days ago4 Feb 2026, 15:53 GMT
- Contract starts199 days ago1 Apr 2026
Notice history
4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 Nov 2025- Tender notice published6 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMTUK4
- Contract details notice published4 Feb 2026, 15:53 GMTUK7
- Status changed to complete4 Feb 2026, 15:53 GMT
- Buyer details updated4 Feb 2026, 15:53 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALROD (UK) LtdSME | — | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Drainage Maintenance & Reactive Works · DALROD (UK) LtdSME
- Signed
- 4 Feb 2026
- Value
- £15,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2029 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 1 x 12 month extension to be agreed in writing by both parties six months prior to the end of the contract.
12 agreed KPIs: Response Time · Resolution Time · Number of Incidents Resolved in the First Visit …
- Response Time, Definition: The time taken from when the drainage issue is reported to when the contractor arrives at the site. Target: Emergency within 4 hours, Urgent within 24 hours Purpose: Measures the contractor's ability to respond quickly to drainage issues.
- Resolution Time, Definition: The time taken to completely resolve the drainage problem, from the start of the work to completion. Target: Emergency within 8 hours/Urgent 24hrs. Purpose: Measures efficiency in resolving the issue.
- Number of Incidents Resolved in the First Visit, Definition: Percentage of drainage blockages that are resolved in the first visit without needing follow-up visits. Target: ≥90%. Purpose: Measures the effectiveness of the initial response and whether proper diagnostics and work were carried out in one visit.
- Customer Satisfaction, Definition: The satisfaction level of clients after the drainage is unblocked. Typically measured through surveys or feedback forms. Target: ≥80% satisfaction. Purpose: Indicates overall service quality and customer trust.
- Cost Efficiency, Definition: The cost of unblocking the drainage compared to the contract budget or agreed-upon cost structure. Target: Stay within budget or within a defined cost range. Purpose: Measures whether the work is being completed in a cost-effective manner.
- Repeat Call-Outs, Definition: The number of times the contractor is called back to fix the same drainage issue after a blockage has been cleared. Target: ≤5% of total cases. Purpose: Indicates the quality and permanency of the drainage solution.
- Quality of Work, Definition: Evaluation of the quality of the work performed, based on defined standards or inspections. Target: 95% of work must meet or exceed the standards. Purpose: Ensures that work is completed to an acceptable standard and reduces the risk of recurring problems.
- Safety Compliance, Definition: Adherence to health and safety regulations during drainage unblocking activities. Target: 100% compliance. Purpose: Ensures safe working conditions for the contractor and the public.
- Preventative Maintenance, Definition: Number of preventative measures or inspections taken to avoid future blockages. Target: ≥98% of sites or properties have preventative measures. Purpose: Demonstrates proactive service in reducing future issues.
- Environmental Impact, Definition: Measures the environmental impact of the work, such as waste disposal or use of eco-friendly materials. Target: Comply with environmental regulations, no illegal waste dumping. Purpose: Ensures sustainability in the drainage unblocking process.
- Service Availability, Definition: Availability of the drainage unblocking service, particularly if it is offered 24/7 or on-demand. Target: 100% uptime (if applicable). Purpose: Ensures that the service is available when required, especially for urgent issues.
- Workforce Productivity, Definition: Number of drainage blockages resolved per unit of time or per employee. Target: Defined number per day or shift. Purpose: Measures efficiency in terms of workload management.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeBidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- DALROD (UK) LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender