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Published 24 Mar 2026, 17:19 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Quomps Splash Park - Operation, Servicing & Seasonal Maintenance Contract (2026-2029)

Official notice

Authority: Christchurch Town Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdReserved: K02000001SME suitable
Published estimate£124,000≈ £41k / year · £148,800 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 20 Apr 2026
Contract term 3 yrsends 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensions · starts 1 May 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Christchurch Town Council is procuring a three‑year contract (with an optional one‑year extension) for the servicing, operation and maintenance of the Quomps Splash Park. The Contractor will provide all daily operational checks, water quality testing, chemical dosing, plant room operations, and public‑facing readiness tasks throughout the seasonal operating period. The service includes two site visits per day during the open season, monthly microbiological testing using an accredited laboratory, annual deep cleaning and disinfection of the three water tanks, routine plant servicing, and reactive maintenance of pumps, filters, jets and controls. The Contractor must supply all chemicals, consumables, PPE, and specialist equipment required to deliver the service. The contract also includes seasonal commissioning, end‑of‑season decommissioning/winterisation, and winter call‑outs for flooding or system protection. All work must comply with relevant UK water quality, safety, electrical and pool plant standards, and must be carried out by suitably competent personnel. The required services must be delivered in accordance with the detailed specification and service levels set out in the tender documents.

CPV: Equipment for swimming pools · Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment · Tank-cleaning services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£124,000
Contract period: 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 30 Apr 2030 with extensionsValue: £124,000 exc. VAT · £148,800 inc. VAT
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The contract includes an option to extend for one (1) additional year beyond the initial three‑year term. This option may be exercised at the sole discretion of the Council, subject to satisfactory contractor performance, continued operational need for the services, and the availability of budget. · The contract includes the option to extend for a further one (1) year at the sole discretion of the Council. The extension may be used where the Contractor has delivered the Services to a satisfactory standard in accordance with the specification, service levels and key performance indicators, and where the Council determines that continued service provision is required. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory performance, ongoing operational need and availability of budget.

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

Lot awarding rule: The contract will be awarded based on the following criteria and weightings, as set out in the tender specification: Quality of methodology, RAMS and Service Plan - 35% Assessment will consider the robustness of the proposed service methodology, risk assessments, method statements, seasonal operation plan, and approach to water quality management and plant servicing. Price & Value for Money - 35% Tenderers will be evaluated on total annual price, call‑out rates, parts pricing, and overall value for money across the contract term. Experience & References - 15% This includes relevant experience in operating and maintaining splash parks or equivalent water play facilities, and references for comparable contracts within the last five years. Resourcing, Resilience & Contract Management - 10% Evaluation will consider staffing, qualifications, resilience and cover arrangements, and the proposed approach to contract and communication management. Sustainability - 5% Assessment of measures related to chemical use, waste reduction, water and energy efficiency, and sustainable operational practices.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Cancelled
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
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
24 Mar 2026, 17:19 GMT
Last source update
18 Jun 2026, 16:50 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-027054
Latest notice
Procurement termination notice (UK12)
Classification (CPV)
Equipment for swimming poolsRepair and maintenance services of playground equipmentTank-cleaning services
Delivery area
South West (UKK24)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-067347 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Reserved participation area
K02000001

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
20 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
Clarification deadline
10 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
Electronic submission
Not allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Submission address:

All tender submissions must be sent by email to:

[email protected]

Special instructions:

  • Tenders must be submitted before the stated deadline and clearly labelled "Quomps Splash Park - Tender Submission".
  • Submissions must include all required documents set out in the tender specification, pricing schedule, RAMS summary, evidence of qualifications, references and supporting information.
  • All clarification questions must also be submitted to [email protected] by the clarification deadline.
  • Late submissions cannot be accepted.
  • Tenders should be submitted in PDF or Microsoft Office formats.

-All communication regarding this procurement must be made through the above email address.

Timeline

24 Mar 2026 → 18 Jun 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published212 days ago
    24 Mar 2026, 17:19 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by195 days ago
    10 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  3. Submission deadline185 days ago
    20 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Contract starts175 days ago
    1 May 2026, 00:00 BST
  5. Latest notice published126 days ago
    18 Jun 2026, 16:50 BST

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 24 Mar 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    24 Mar 2026, 17:19 GMT
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    25 Mar 2026, 09:22 GMT
    UK4
  3. Deadline moved to 20 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
    25 Mar 2026, 09:22 GMT
    +0 days · was 20 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Procurement termination notice published
    18 Jun 2026, 16:50 BST
    UK12
  5. Status changed to complete
    18 Jun 2026, 16:50 BST
Published amendments (1)

The Tender Submission Form has been removed to simplify the submission process. Suppliers are asked to provide their quotation and supporting information in their own format, ensuring all content set out in the specification is covered.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded toValueDateStatus
supplier not published—21 May 2026Cancelled

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Christchurch Town Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PXDZ-7528-GJXG Old Town Hall, 30 High Street, Christchurch, South West, BH23 1AYContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

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