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Published 7 Nov 2025, 08:32 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Pool Plant Operator Services

Official notice

Authority: East Lindsey District Council (Local council)·On behalf of: PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD

ServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment (43)Construction & Civil Engineering (45)Repair & Maintenance (50) Delivery: East Midlands (UKF)
Budget not disclosed£0exc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 11 Mar 2026awarded 10 Apr 2026
Awarded to GELDER LIMITED
Contract term 3 yrsends 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensions · starts 30 Apr 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

East Lindsey District Council is seeking an experienced and reliable supplier to deliver seasonal operational services for three popular public paddling pools located in Fairy Dell (Skegness), Queens Park (Mablethorpe), and Maple Leaf (Sutton on Sea).

These facilities are a valued part of the local community and operate from late May (Spring Bank Holiday) through to the end of September, providing safe and enjoyable spaces for families and visitors.

The appointed supplier will play a key role in ensuring these facilities are maintained to the highest standards throughout the season.

Services will include comprehensive pre-season commissioning, daily in-season operations, and end-of-season decommissioning, all with a strong focus on water quality, safety, and customer experience

CPV: Equipment for swimming pools · Repair and maintenance services · Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£0
Contract period: 30 Apr 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 30 Apr 2031 with extensions
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 2 x 12 Month extensions
43324100 Equipment for swimming pools45212290 Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities50000000 Repair and maintenance services

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: 45%Price: 50%Social value: 5%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Quality
  • Price
  • Social Value
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

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
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
7 Nov 2025, 08:32 GMT
Last source update
4 Jun 2026, 15:39 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 1 Apr 2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-011818
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Equipment for swimming poolsRepair and maintenance servicesRepair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc49 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Submission deadline
11 Mar 2026, 14:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
2 Mar 2026, 16:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

To view this contract opportunity, prospective suppliers must first register on the PSPS electronic tendering portal in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/asp… ↗

From here you will be able to find full instructions on how to view and upload all associated tender documentation as well as ask clarification questions. All tender returns must be sent via the In-Tend system.

Timeline

7 Nov 2025 → 4 Jun 2026 · 11 dates
  1. Planning notice published352 days ago
    7 Nov 2025, 08:32 GMT
  2. Market engagement319 days ago
    9 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT

    To respond to this interested suppliers must first register on the PSPS electronic tendering portal in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/asp… ↗ From here you will be able respond via the messaging system.

  3. Next notice expected282 days ago
    15 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  4. Tender notice published256 days ago
    10 Feb 2026, 12:14 GMT
  5. Clarification questions by236 days ago
    2 Mar 2026, 16:00 GMT
  6. Submission deadline227 days ago
    11 Mar 2026, 14:00 GMT
  7. Award decision expected by206 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Assessment summaries sent198 days ago
    10 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  9. Standstill ends186 days ago
    21 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  10. Contract starts178 days ago
    30 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  11. Latest notice published142 days ago
    4 Jun 2026, 15:39 BST

Notice history

10 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 Nov 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    7 Nov 2025, 08:32 GMT
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    10 Feb 2026, 12:14 GMT
    UK4
  3. Published value published: £0
    10 Feb 2026, 12:14 GMT
  4. Status changed to active
    10 Feb 2026, 12:14 GMT
  5. Procurement method changed
    10 Feb 2026, 12:14 GMT
  6. Deadline published: 11 Mar 2026, 14:00 GMT
    10 Feb 2026, 12:14 GMT
  7. Contract award notice published
    10 Apr 2026, 09:19 BST
    UK6
  8. Status changed to complete
    10 Apr 2026, 09:19 BST
  9. Contract signature expected
    30 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  10. Contract details notice published
    4 Jun 2026, 15:39 BST
    UK7
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2025-11: 1 release · 7 Nov 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value (inc. VAT) £882,0001 award inc. VAT; no net value published
Bids received 11 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 4 Jun 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
GELDER LIMITEDSME1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: 2 x 12 month extension option (1 + 1)£882,000 inc. VAT10 Apr 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • Contract 1 · GELDER LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    4 Jun 2026
    Value
    £883,500 inc. VAT
    Period
    4 Jun 2026 – 5 May 2029 · up to 5 May 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    2 x 12 month periods

    No agreed KPIs: Below the £5 million threshold

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1final-stage tenders10—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

East Lindsey District Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PGXY-2191-CRQN The Hub, Mareham Road, Horncastle, East Midlands, LN9 6PHContact email

Other public bodies

  • PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTDProcess contact pointProcuring entityProcurement Support and AdviceGB-COH: 07289357GB-PPON: PHBH-6448-LMYZ Salford, North WestContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

2 commercial parties on the notice
  • GELDER LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 02814031GB-PPON: PYRZ-8137-RNWR Tillbridge Lane, Lincoln, East Midlands, LN1 2DSContact email
  • Gelder LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 2814031GB-PPON: PZXT-9155-QLNT Tillbridge Lane, Lincoln, East Midlands, LN1 2DSContact email

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure