Official UK procurement notice
Quomps Splash Park - Operation, Servicing & Seasonal Maintenance Contract (2026-2029)
Authority: Christchurch Town Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionChristchurch 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 publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£124,000
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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).
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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).
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)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-067347Find a Tender
- 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
Submission address:
All tender submissions must be sent by email to:
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- Tender notice published212 days ago24 Mar 2026, 17:19 GMT
- Clarification questions by195 days ago10 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Submission deadline185 days ago20 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts175 days ago1 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published126 days ago18 Jun 2026, 16:50 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 24 Mar 2026- Tender notice published24 Mar 2026, 17:19 GMTUK4
- Tender notice published25 Mar 2026, 09:22 GMTUK4
- Deadline moved to 20 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST25 Mar 2026, 09:22 GMT+0 days · was 20 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Procurement termination notice published18 Jun 2026, 16:50 BSTUK12
- Status changed to complete18 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| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier not published | — | 21 May 2026 | Cancelled |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
Notices published for this procedure
- Procurement termination notice Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender