Water and Wastewater Services for Rossendale Borough Council Sites
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£300k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
21 Jan 2026
Description
Rossendale Borough Council has awarded a three‑year contract for the provision of retail water and wastewater services covering multiple Council sites across the Borough. The contract includes the supply of potable water, wastewater and sewerage services, consolidated monthly billing, and full account management support including access to online platforms and consumption information. The supplier must comply with all statutory and regulatory obligations, including environmental standards, data protection requirements, and Council policies on ethical conduct and social value. The estimated total value of the contract over the three‑year term is £250,000-£300,000 excluding VAT.
Scope
- Reference
- PR0018
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Feb 2026 to 31 Jan 2029
- CPV classifications
- 6510000090400000
- Contract locations
- North West England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price will be scored using the formula: Price Score = (Lowest Tendered Price ÷ Tenderer's Price) × Maximum Price Points The lowest compliant bid receives full points; others are scored proportionally. | price | 60.00% |
| Customer Services & Account Management | Assessment of account management approach, including responsiveness, online portals, billing support, and customer service standards. | quality | 20.00% |
| Finance, Legal & Procurement Compliance | Evaluation of compliance with RBC Terms & Conditions, data protection, ethical conduct, and risk management processes. | quality | 10.00% |
| Social Value | Contribution to social, economic, and environmental objectives in line with RBC's Social Value policy. | quality | 10.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Tenderers must demonstrate financial stability and capacity to deliver the contract. Evidence may include recent financial statements or credit checks. The Council does not require audited accounts or insurance cover prior to contract award; however, the successful supplier must provide proof of adequate public liability insurance before contract commencement.
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.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£300k
Award date
16 Jan 2026
Contract start
02 Feb 2026
Contract end
31 Jan 2029