Scope
Description
The project is required to provide Foul Water Drainage as part of the ongoing development works at Samlesbury Enterprise Zone. The successful contractor will be required to provide final design for the system, construction of a new foul pumping station and approximately 2,750m of rising main.
Cundall (Engineering Consultancy) have undertaken the initial design for the foul water drainage system, and this has been approved by United Utilities. The final design and construction works will be carried out in accordance with all United Utilities standards therefore the successful contractor will be required to obtain all necessary approvals for the works from United Utilities, and this will be a requirement for practical completion.
The new foul pump station will be constructed on private land, which is adjacent to Sir Frederick Page Way, however the rising main will need to be constructed in the adopted highway. The successful contractor is responsible for traffic management and gaining all necessary consents from the Highway Authority in order construct the rising main.
The final connection into the United Utilities receptor will be across United Utilities land.
On completion, the successful contractor will also be required to provide planned maintenance for an initial period of 12 months. This period may be extended by instruction from the Project Manager.
The contract is anticipated to commence in June 2026 and the term of the contract will be 8 months, with an additional twelve months minimum maintenance period. This may be extended further if the system is not adopted by United Utilities in the first twelve months. United Utilities shall adopt the site when 50% of the site is occupied.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 June 2026 to 23 February 2028
- 1 year, 8 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 42122220 - Sewage pumps
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Selection / Award Criteria to be applied
The Authority will first evaluate the Common Assessment Standard (CAS) Selection Questionnaire and those bids that pass this stage will be evaluated against the criteria set out below.
AWARD CRITERION WEIGHTING
Stage 1 - Suitability Assessment - Common Assessment Standard (CAS) PASS / FAIL
Stage 2 - Award Criteria - Quality 30%
Stage 2 - Award Criteria - Price 60%
Stage 2 - Award Criteria - Social Value (via the Social Value Portal using the Lancashire TOMs.) 10%
TOTAL 100%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/
Contracting authority
Lancashire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBJ-2179-TNXM
PO Box 100, County Hall
Preston
PR1 0LD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Vincent Hunt
Telephone: +447970659846
Email: casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government