Scope
Reference
DN776060
Description
THIS NOTICE REPLACES 2025/S 000-043304
An intrusive survey of sewage equipment and sites owned by FHDC.
our remote and rural properties are served by private drainage systems owned by FHDC, these are maintained and serviced by an in-house team and specialist out-sourced contractors.
The private systems are made up of:
• 10 pumping stations
• 9 wastewater treatment works
• 6 cesspits
• Associated drainage pipe network from dwellings to equipment/outlets.
These systems serve the properties on council estates, including properties that have since been purchased through Right to Buy.
FHDC's objective is to gain a full understanding of the age and condition of these systems and create a programme of replacement and refurbishment over the next 10 -15 years to establish cost certainty and budget awareness required to undertake any necessary capital works.
THIS NOTICE REPLACES 2025/S 000-043304
Prior to entering into contract with the successful tenderer, we found they had completed their pricing schedule incorrectly, giving a total tender sum lower than the actual service costs. We have now received a corrected pricing schedule and re-evaluated the quotations. This notice is being re-issued with the corrected contract value for transparency.
Contract 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £72,900 excluding VAT
- £87,480 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 30 November 2026
- 1 year
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 3 months or as needed to complete the works. Any extensions to be an extension of time only without additional costs (notwithstanding any separate modifications to the contract).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
Contract locations
- UKJ44 - East Kent
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
WILLOW PUMPS LIMITED
- Companies House: 02762063
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQMM-4128-CVVH
Ashwood Court Springwood Close
Macclesfield
SK10 2XF
United Kingdom
Email: servicecontracts@willowpumps.co.uk
Website: http://www.willowpumps.co.uk
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2
Contracting authority
The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHJN-7589-LMHY
Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue
Folkestone
CT20 2QY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mrs Mhairi Richards
Telephone: +441303853401
Email: procurement@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Website: https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government