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Published 6 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Drainage Maintenance and Reactive Works

Official notice

Authority: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

WorksOpen procedureAbove thresholdConcessionSME suitableVCSE suitable
Concession value (operator's revenue)£90,000operator revenue, not the authority's budget
Submissions closed 18 Dec 2025awarded 4 Feb 2026
Awarded to DALROD (UK) Ltd
Contract term 2 yrsends 1 Apr 2028 · up to 1 Apr 2029 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Mersey & 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 published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£90,000
Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 1 Apr 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 1 Apr 2029 with extensionsValue: £90,000 exc. VAT · £108,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 1 X 12 Month extension to be agreed in writing and signed by both parties

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality: 60%
  • Cost: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality
  • Cost
What this means for your bid
  • 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)
Drain pipesDrainage equipmentDrainage pipesDrainage systemDrainage works
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc1c Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
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
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

6 Nov 2025 → 1 Apr 2026 · 6 dates
  1. Tender notice published345 days ago
    6 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by311 days ago
    10 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
  3. Submission deadline303 days ago
    18 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
  4. Award decision expected by277 days ago
    12 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  5. Latest notice published255 days ago
    4 Feb 2026, 15:53 GMT
  6. Contract starts199 days ago
    1 Apr 2026

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 Nov 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    6 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
    UK4
  2. Contract details notice published
    4 Feb 2026, 15:53 GMT
    UK7
  3. Status changed to complete
    4 Feb 2026, 15:53 GMT
  4. Buyer details updated
    4 Feb 2026, 15:53 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £15,0001 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 4 Feb 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
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 notice

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-NHS: RBN · GB-PPON: PRYN-5195-GTQJ Whiston Hospital, Warrington Rd, Prescot, North West, L35 5DRContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • DALROD (UK) LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 03184366GB-PPON: PGNV-2342-RGRQ 7a Welbeck Way, Cambridgeshire, East of England, PE2 7WHContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender