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Water Fountains and Splashpad Maintenance & Water Testing Contract

Worcester City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Worcester City Council

Buyer Address: The Guildhall, Worcester, UKG12, WR1 2EY, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@worcester.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
158000.0 GBP
Gross: 189600 GBP
Published
21 Jan 2026, 15:25
Deadline
25 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
24000000 - Chemical products
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Worcester City Council is looking for a contractor to carry out Maintenance and water-quality testing of Worcester City Council’s three public water features — Gheluvelt Park Splashpad, Cripplegate Fountain (Grade II listed) and Quayhead Fountain — including seasonal servicing, reactive repairs, planned maintenance and weekly microbiological testing to ensure safe, reliable operation throughout the summer season. Please see separate documents attached on the portal. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password, allowing them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005410-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 158,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 189,600

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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