Water and Wastewater Services for Rossendale Borough Council Sites

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        "locality": "Bacup",
        "postalCode": "OL13 0BB",
        "region": "UKD46",
        "streetAddress": "Futures Park"
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    "description": "Rossendale Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of retail water and wastewater services under a fixed pricing agreement for a period of three years. The contract covers multiple Council sites listed in the ITT schedules, with estimated annual consumption provided for reference. Services include consolidated monthly billing by direct debit, account management support (including online portals and bill checking), and compliance with all Council policies and statutory requirements. The successful contractor must provide adequate insurance and agree to all terms and conditions set out in the ITT, including commitments on social value, modern slavery, ethical conduct, and data protection. Estimated total contract value is \u00a3250,000 to \u00a3300,000 excluding VAT over the three-year term.",
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              "description": "Tenderers must demonstrate technical capability to provide water and wastewater services across multiple sites. This includes experience in account management, consolidated billing, and compliance with regulatory standards. Equivalent qualifications, certifications, or industry standards will be accepted where appropriate.",
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    "submissionMethodDetails": "Tenders must be submitted electronically by email to tenders@rossendalebc.gov.uk no later than 12:00 noon on 9 January 2026. Documents must be attached in PDF or equivalent format; links to file hosting sites will not be accepted. No paper tenders will be accepted. Please ensure all required schedules and forms are completed and included as per the ITT checklist.",
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    "title": "Water and Wastewater Services for Rossendale Borough Council Sites",
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