Official UK procurement notice
AG0573 - Cyclical Routine Maintenance and Associated Repairs of Foul Water Infrastructure Including Effluent Disposal 2024-2027
Authority: Aster Group Limited·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought7 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionAster Group has approximately 76 foul water infrastructure assets (Sewage Treatment Plants, septic tanks and pumping stations) serving homes not connected to mains drainage. There is an ongoing requirement to undertake routine maintenance of the foul water assets to ensure correct operation and compliance with Environment Agency discharge consents along with the emptying of septic tanks to provide effluent disposal arrangements for properties served by the installations. This procurement is for the successor arrangement to the current contract which comes to an end in early 2025. The requirement is for the provision of scheduled maintenance, non-scheduled maintenance works (where instructed) and provision of a provision of 24-hour, 365-day out of hours and emergency call out service. Full details of the requirements are set out in the Procurement Documents.
- Recurrence: Twelve months prior to the end of the contract
CPV: Repair and maintenance services · Sewage plant equipment · Sewage services
Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure
7 lots · all with a published value (£3,015,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1North HampshireAwardedRenewal UK, South EastPublished value£495,000
The requirement is for the provision of the following services to sewage treatment plants, septic tank systems, pumping stations, and surface water pumps installations as set out in the procurement documents:
- Scheduled maintenance - servicing of installations including the emptying and disposal of wastewater liquor and sludge.
- Non-scheduled maintenance works - reactive repairs, emergency works and ad-hoc tankering (where instructed) to maintain the continuous function of the foul water infrastructure assets.
- Out of hours and emergency call out service – provision of 24-hour, 365-day cover for reactive and emergency work along with ad-hoc tankering.For installations within the Lot as set out in the Procurement Documents.
Lot #2South HampshireAwardedRenewal South EastPublished value£1,492,500
The requirement is for the provision of the following services to sewage treatment plants, septic tank systems, pumping stations, and surface water pumps installations as set out in the procurement documents:
- Scheduled maintenance - servicing of installations including the emptying and disposal of wastewater liquor and sludge.
- Non-scheduled maintenance works - reactive repairs, emergency works and ad-hoc tankering (where instructed) to maintain the continuous function of the foul water infrastructure assets.
- Out of hours and emergency call out service – provision of 24-hour, 365-day cover for reactive and emergency work along with ad-hoc tankering.For installations within the Lot as set out in the Procurement Documents.
Lot #3East DorsetAwardedRenewal South WestPublished value£212,500
The requirement is for the provision of the following services to sewage treatment plants, septic tank systems, pumping stations, and surface water pumps installations as set out in the procurement documents:
- Scheduled maintenance - servicing of installations including the emptying and disposal of wastewater liquor and sludge.
- Non-scheduled maintenance works - reactive repairs, emergency works and ad-hoc tankering (where instructed) to maintain the continuous function of the foul water infrastructure assets.
- Out of hours and emergency call out service – provision of 24-hour, 365-day cover for reactive and emergency work along with ad-hoc tankering.For installations within the Lot as set out in the Procurement Documents.
Lot #4West DorsetAwardedRenewal South WestPublished value£202,500
The requirement is for the provision of the following services to sewage treatment plants, septic tank systems, pumping stations, and surface water pumps installations as set out in the procurement documents:
- Scheduled maintenance - servicing of installations including the emptying and disposal of wastewater liquor and sludge.
- Non-scheduled maintenance works - reactive repairs, emergency works and ad-hoc tankering (where instructed) to maintain the continuous function of the foul water infrastructure assets.
- Out of hours and emergency call out service – provision of 24-hour, 365-day cover for reactive and emergency work along with ad-hoc tankering.For installations within the Lot as set out in the Procurement Documents.
Lot #5Devon & CornwallAwardedRenewal South WestPublished value£140,000
The requirement is for the provision of the following services to sewage treatment plants, septic tank systems, pumping stations, and surface water pumps installations as set out in the procurement documents:
- Scheduled maintenance - servicing of installations including the emptying and disposal of wastewater liquor and sludge.
- Non-scheduled maintenance works - reactive repairs, emergency works and ad-hoc tankering (where instructed) to maintain the continuous function of the foul water infrastructure assets.
- Out of hours and emergency call out service – provision of 24-hour, 365-day cover for reactive and emergency work along with ad-hoc tankering.For installations within the Lot as set out in the Procurement Documents.
Lot #6SomersetAwardedRenewal South WestPublished value£405,000
The requirement is for the provision of the following services to sewage treatment plants, septic tank systems, pumping stations, and surface water pumps installations as set out in the procurement documents:
- Scheduled maintenance - servicing of installations including the emptying and disposal of wastewater liquor and sludge.
- Non-scheduled maintenance works - reactive repairs, emergency works and ad-hoc tankering (where instructed) to maintain the continuous function of the foul water infrastructure assets.
- Out of hours and emergency call out service – provision of 24-hour, 365-day cover for reactive and emergency work along with ad-hoc tankering.For installations within the Lot as set out in the Procurement Documents.
Lot #7WiltshireAwardedRenewal South WestPublished value£67,500
The requirement is for the provision of the following services to sewage treatment plants, septic tank systems, pumping stations, and surface water pumps installations as set out in the procurement documents:
- Scheduled maintenance - servicing of installations including the emptying and disposal of wastewater liquor and sludge.
- Non-scheduled maintenance works - reactive repairs, emergency works and ad-hoc tankering (where instructed) to maintain the continuous function of the foul water infrastructure assets.
- Out of hours and emergency call out service – provision of 24-hour, 365-day cover for reactive and emergency work along with ad-hoc tankering.For installations within the Lot as set out in the Procurement Documents.
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 award criteria (2)
- Quality: 60%
- Price: 40%
- 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 · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · Twelve months prior to the end of the contract
- First published
- 3 Jan 2024, 15:58 GMT
- Last source update
- 2 Jun 2025, 17:48 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 1 Nov 2024 – …
- Authority reference
AG - 0573 - 2020- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-029326- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-042a8cFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, Aster Group Ltd is not committing to conduct any procurement in relation to any element of the requirements within the categories stated.Equally, non-participation in this market engagement event will not be taken into account in any future procurement activities and will not exclude any organisation from submitting a tender in any future competitions.It is currently anticipated that any formal procurement relating to the provision of STP maintenance categories will be subject to Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 1 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 1 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
10 Mar 2024 → 2 Jun 2025 · 4 dates- Next notice expected10 Mar 2024
- Submission deadline1 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened1 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published2 Jun 2025, 17:48 BST
Notice history
6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 30 Sept 2024- Published value updated to £3,015,00030 Sept 2024, 13:59 BSTwas £1
- Status changed to active30 Sept 2024, 13:59 BST
- Procurement method changed30 Sept 2024, 13:59 BST
- Deadline published: 1 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT30 Sept 2024, 13:59 BST
- Buyer details updated30 Sept 2024, 13:59 BST
- Status changed to complete2 Jun 2025, 17:48 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · North Hampshire1 award | |||
| Cleansing Service Group Limited | £111,774 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · South Hampshire1 award | |||
| Cleansing Service Group Limited | £252,585 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · East Dorset1 award | |||
| Cleansing Service Group Limited | £27,087 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · West Dorset1 award | |||
| Cleansing Service Group Limited | £60,894 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Devon & Cornwall1 award | |||
| Cleansing Service Group Limited | £20,766 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · Somerset1 award | |||
| Cleansing Service Group Limited | £50,940 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 7 · Wiltshire1 award | |||
| Cleansing Service Group Limited | £15,864 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Lot 1 - North Hampshire · Cleansing Service Group Limited
- Signed
- 1 May 2025
- Value
- £111,774
- Status
- active
Lot 2 - South Hampshire · Cleansing Service Group Limited
- Signed
- 1 May 2025
- Value
- £252,585
- Status
- active
Lot 3 - East Dorset · Cleansing Service Group Limited
- Signed
- 1 May 2025
- Value
- £27,087
- Status
- active
Lot 4 - West Dorset · Cleansing Service Group Limited
- Signed
- 1 May 2025
- Value
- £60,894
- Status
- active
Lot 5 - Devon & Cornwall · Cleansing Service Group Limited
- Signed
- 1 May 2025
- Value
- £20,766
- Status
- active
Lot 6 - Somerset · Cleansing Service Group Limited
- Signed
- 1 May 2025
- Value
- £50,940
- Status
- active
Lot 7 – Wiltshire · Cleansing Service Group Limited
- Signed
- 1 May 2025
- Value
- £15,864
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · North Hampshire | 8bids · 8 electronic | 7 | — | — |
| 2 · South Hampshire | 8bids · 8 electronic | 7 | — | — |
| 3 · East Dorset | 8bids · 8 electronic | 7 | — | — |
| 4 · West Dorset | 8bids · 8 electronic | 7 | — | — |
| 5 · Devon & Cornwall | 7bids · 7 electronic | 6 | — | — |
| 6 · Somerset | 9bids · 9 electronic | 8 | — | — |
| 7 · Wiltshire | 8bids · 8 electronic | 7 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeDispute resolution & review bodies
- Royal Courts of JusticeReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Cleansing Service Group LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria